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Could somebody radiation poisoning from dxa scan?

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Dr. Brian Wosnitzeranswered

Nuclear Medicine 20 years experience

No.: No. Dxa scans use a very minimal amount of radiation. Much less than a chest x-ray or ct scan.

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