Finding the solution still continues and more patient stories are coming out with the effects of what happened to them when over exposed, with hair failing out, rashes, etc. One man was even judged by his co-workers as they thought he had some contagious disease based on the rash that was covering...
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I know this sounds a bit odd that when we went from 16 bit to 64 bit, the radiation exposure went up and you would think 320 bit would be even more, but not so, we are going backwards now as the beam exposure in circling the body is less, so now more is less. 64 bit has been the standard for years...
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As more reports on radiation overdose make it to the news, this appears to be an issue that needs some software attention , not only with the manufacturers but also a tracking system as a back up. If it is missed at the hospital or facility level, a new data base complete with algorithmic formulas...
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