A Look at X-ray and Imaging Technology Safety: Regulatory agencies have taken steps to mitigate risk, but concerns remain.

The article discusses how imaging technologies have become indispensable for a wide range of medical examinations and procedures, while helping medical professionals nnoninvasively diagnosis disease and monitor therapy, support medical and surgical treatment planning. Topics discussed include effective radiation dose from different x-ray procedures like Computed Tomography (CT), and medical imaging procedures; and laws involved with medical practitioners limiting the exposure to radiation.