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Kodak develops safer X-ray Films

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Eastman Kodak Co. is rolling out a higher speed X-ray film that can halve a patient's exposure to radiation without blurring image quality and might provide a financial cushion as the film manufacturer refocuses on di…

Eastman Kodak Co. is rolling out a higher speed X-ray film that can halve a patient's exposure to radiation without blurring image quality and might provide a financial cushion as the film manufacturer refocuses on digital technology. The Hyper Speed G medical film is the first X-ray film in a generation to offer a 50 per cent or better drop in radiation dosage, according to company researchers.