X-rays 'fail to reliably detect' lung disease in stone workers: radiologists

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Chest X-rays on workers exposed to dust from manufactured stone are "failing to reliably detect" serious lung disease, with one study showing X-rays overlooked disease in more than 40 per cent of workers.

The Royal College of Radiologists revealed the position in a statement on Friday and "strongly recommended" CT scanning for the screening of workers at risk of occupational lung disease such as silicosis. Read more: smh.com.au