Siemens offers web-based, rad dose info center

Siemens Healthcare has released a low-dose information center on the internet for continuing education and information about dose reduction.

Aimed at doctors and clinical personnel, the platform was designed to help keep professionals up to date on important factors in radiation reduction in radiology and nuclear medicine, according to Siemens. Topics include x-ray radiation, technical equipment relating to dose reduction and sample applications and protocols for day-to-day clinical activities. Content is broken down according to clinical specialties and modalities.




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