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The U.S. Radiologic Technologists Study is a collaborative effort between the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The study was initiated in 1982 as a cohort study of potential radiation-related health effects among 146,022 U.S. radiologic technologists.

 

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  • USRT Study Update
    - Fall 2010
  • Buccal Cell Sample Collection - The U.S. Radiologic Technologists (USRT) Study is currently inviting about 3400 USRT participants to donate a buccal cell sample that will be used to look at genes and other factors that may promote or prevent cancer or other health conditions.
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  • Thank you for your ongoing support for this study! This study provides a unique opportunity to learn about human health effects of long term exposure to ionizing radiation. Future generations of technologists as well as people exposed to radiation in other fields will benefit from the results of this study.
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