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by gus_massa 1818 days ago
Radiology can be dangerous for the patient, the operator and nearby people if misused. I'd like the idea of cheaper equipment for hospitals, but I'd be very worry that any moron can have a x-ray machine at home.

One bad case of installing x-ray machines in shoe stores: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe-fitting_fluoroscope

One good case where Gamma rays are used to test buildings parts and metal objects: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamma_spectroscopy