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Presidential Report on Radiation Protection Advice: Screening of Humans for Security Purposes Using Ionizing Radiation Scanning Systems
Follow up to previous postings on government implementation of whole body scanning technology at airports, see Presidential Report on Radiation...

New Report Raises Concern Over Cellphone Radiation
Washington, DC: An exhaustive report on cellphone radiation and the links between cellphone use and brain tumors was published August 25 with little fanfare. That said, 'Cellphones and Brain Tumors: 15 Reasons for Concern' contains major insights and revelations with regard to the potential health risks of long-term cellphone use.

The High Cost of Radiation
Many say that tests like MRI's and CT perfusion scans are being overused and concern is spreading in light of recent federal investigation looking into radiation overdoses in Los Angeles, CA and Hintsville, AL...

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Everything you need to know about the new international radiation symbol.

Worrisome Radiation Doses Accumulate Over Time
Over time, patients can accumulate high doses of radiation from imaging procedures. This information was reported in the August 27 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. According to the report's authors, the use of imaging procedures needs to be improved, in light of the fact that cumulative radiation doses can be concerning...

Malignant Mesothelioma Treatments by Stage
Stage I Treatment Options Surgery to remove the pleura and surrounding tissue. Surgery to remove sections of the pleura, the lung, part of diaphram, or lining around chest. External beam radiation therapy...

Firestone Tire Problems Raise Questions of Safety
Are Your Car Tires Safe?

Mitchell Report Summary
Report on Steroid Drug Use in Major League Baseball by Senator George Mitchell

Truth In Lending Act
Consumer Loans and Consumer Credit Protection Act

New Study Links Cell Phone Radiation to Increased Health Risks
Cell Phone Radiation Is Your Phone Toxic?

Bank Website Security
New Report Finds Widespread Flaws

Operating Room Fires
Hundreds Injured During Surgery, New Report Shows

Canadian Government
allegedly used Canadian soldier as test subjects for nuclear explosion radiation exposure.

Safety Violations
Murphy Oil USA Inc. to pay $179,100 settlement in occupational safety violations lawsuit.

Tree Stands
Ardisam Inc. pays $420,000 settlement for failing to report defective product to government officials.