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What is a CT or CAT scan? Posted by By Chukwuebuka Martins A computerized tomography (CT) or computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan integrates data from several X-rays…
What is MRI scan? Posted by By Ray John A scan of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a common procedure worldwide. To create detailed…
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