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Commentary: Achieving ALARA in scoliosis examinations by using body measurements to set techniques and eliminating physical anti-scatter grids

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  1. Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA

    Steven Don

  2. Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. FDA, Silver Spring, MD, USA

    Quentin T. Moore

  3. Radiologic Technology, St. Louis Community College Forest Park, St. Louis, MO, USA

    Pam Hensley

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Don, S., Moore, Q.T. & Hensley, P. Commentary: Achieving ALARA in scoliosis examinations by using body measurements to set techniques and eliminating physical anti-scatter grids. Pediatr Radiol 54, 154–156 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-023-05810-7

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