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The number of CT scans per patient has doubled over the last 10 years, while the number of MRI scans has tripled, according to a recent study in the journal Health Affairs. No wonder a growing chorus of critics wonder if all of these expensive medical tests are necessary. There’s reason to be concerned, said Dr. John Anastos, chair of radiology at Advocate Lutheran Hospital. He spoke to me today after attending the annual meeting of the Radiology Society of America in Chicago. Too many scans

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Dealing with unnecessary CT and MRI scans