Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Frequent dental X-rays linked to most common brain tumor
Frequent dental X-rays linked to most common brain tumor: People who received frequent dental x-rays in the past have an increased risk of developing the most commonly diagnosed primary brain tumor in the United States. Ionizing radiation is the primary environmental risk factor for developing meningioma, which is the most frequently diagnosed primary brain tumor in the United States. Dental x-rays are the most common artificial source of exposure to ionizing radiation for individuals living in the United States.
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