Children and Radiation

Missoulian:  FDA:Kids' medical tests need child-size radiation 

FDA proposal aims to help reduce unnecessary radiationexposure for children

“Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it is seeking public comment on a proposal encouraging manufacturers to consider the safety of children in the design of new X-ray imaging devices. In the draft guidance, FDA is recommending that manufacturers design new X-ray imaging devices with protocols and instructions that address use on pediatric patients.”