The x-ray machine is a valuable diagnostic tool is the world of medicine. It is used to diagnose broken bones and dental clinics use them to look at teeth. Airports even use the x-ray machine to look through luggage before the individual boards an aircraft. However increased exposure to these machines does pose health threats as the body is exposed to radiation. As a result some companies have developed and sell protective gear such as shields to keep the public safe.
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