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… Ultraviolet Rays From the Sun On this page: Overview Overview The sunlight that reaches the earth has ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B (UVA and UVB) rays. These …
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… Ultraviolet radiation Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink … radiation? Ultraviolet (UV) radiation comes mainly from the sun as part of the electromagnetic (light) spectrum. UV rays have wavelengths shorter than visible rays, so we …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink … sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (rays) of the sun, even on cloudy or overcast days. Too much …
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… Dental X-Rays On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Risks Results Test Overview Dental X-rays are pictures of the teeth, bones, and soft tissues … that cannot be seen during a visual examination. Dental X-rays may also be done as follow-up after dental treatments. …
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… Risks Results Test Overview Spinal X-rays are pictures of the spine. They may be taken to find … tumours, bone spurs, or disc disease. Spinal X-rays are also done to check the curve of your spine ( … into four parts. So there are four common types of spinal X-rays: Cervical spine X-ray. It takes pictures of the 7 neck …
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… is a series of pictures of the bones of the skull. Skull X-rays have largely been replaced by computed tomography (CT) … on a baby's head, such as an odd shaped skull. Skull X-rays have largely been replaced by CT scans. How To Prepare … the pictures are taken. How long the test takes Skull X-rays usually take about 10 to 20 minutes. You will wait …
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… enough information about the chest problem, more specific X-rays or other tests may be done, such as a computed … used for this test. But the chance of damage from the X-rays is extremely low. It is not a reason to avoid the test. … to protect the baby from exposure to radiation from the X-rays. The chance of harm is usually very low compared with …
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… the pictures are taken. How long the test takes Facial X-rays usually take about 10 to 20 minutes. You will wait about 5 minutes until the X-rays are processed in case repeat pictures need to be taken. … used for this test. But the chance of damage from the X-rays is extremely low. It is not a reason to avoid the test. …
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… that separates the chest and belly areas. Often two X-rays will be taken from different positions. If the test is … You will be asked to wait about 5 minutes while the X-rays are developed, in case more pictures need to be taken. … used for this test. But the chance of damage from the X-rays is extremely low. It is not a reason to avoid the test. …
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… diseases, such as osteoporosis . Why It Is Done Extremity X-rays are done to: Find the cause of pain in an extremity. … 5 to 10 minutes. You will wait about 5 minutes until the X-rays are processed, in case repeat pictures need to be … used for this test. But the chance of damage from the X-rays is extremely low. It is not a reason to avoid the test. …
