X-ray specs.

Reports on the development of a body-imaging technique that is based on x-ray refraction. Belief that it is good enough to replace computerized tomography and magnetic-resonance imaging; Description of the refraction process; Disadvantages; Potential use as a tool for breast-cancer screening; Requi...

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Publicado en:Economist Vol. 363; no. 8273; p. 76
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Economist Newspaper Limited 5/18/2002
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Sumario:Reports on the development of a body-imaging technique that is based on x-ray refraction. Belief that it is good enough to replace computerized tomography and magnetic-resonance imaging; Description of the refraction process; Disadvantages; Potential use as a tool for breast-cancer screening; Requirements for reliable screening.