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Nationwide Evaluation of X-Ray Trends (NEXT)
	Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program
	Records and Reporting (Radiation-Emitting Products)
	A-Z List of Regulated Products & Procedures
	FDA eSubmitterPatients

Medical Imaging Medical imaging refers to several different technologies that are used to view the human body in order to diagnose, monitor, or treat medical conditions.
	Initiative to Reduce Unnecessary Radiation Exposure from Medical Imaging This page explains the FDA’s efforts to promote patient safety in response to increasing exposure to ionizing radiation from medical imaging.
	We Want You to Know About X-Rays: Get the Picture on Protection A list of consumer tips about x-rays and how to avoid unnecessary risks.
	Reducing Patient Exposure During Scoliosis Radiography Some methods for reducing exposure during scoliosis radiography including filters, shielding, and fast or rare-earth film/screen combination.Consumers

The FDA Recommends Against Using Laserworld and Ray Technologies International Laser Projectors: FDA Safety Communication
	Microwave Ovens
	Television Radiation
	Tanning
	RadTown USA
	MedWatch LearnHealth Care Providers

Medical Imaging
	Initiative to Reduce Unnecessary Radiation Exposure from Medical Imaging
	Nationwide Evaluation of X-Ray Trends (NEXT)
	Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program
	Surgical and Therapeutic Products
	Reducing Patient Exposure During Scoliosis Radiography
	MedWatch LearnIndustry

Getting a Radiation Emitting Product to Market
	Laws and Regulations (Radiation-Emitting Products
	Electronic Product Radiation Control Program: Industry Guidance
	Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program
	Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
	Ultrasound Imaging
	MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
	Medical X-ray Imaging
	Radiography
	Computed Tomography (CT)
	Fluoroscopy
	MammographyOther Useful FDA Links

MQSA National Statistics
	Technical Electronic Product Radiation Safety Standards Committee
	Surgical and Therapeutic Products
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