References
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Dr. Sanson is an emergency physician, professional speaker, and ED consultant.
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One Response to “Are the Benefits of Metal Detectors Worth the Costs?”
February 18, 2025
David KimlinYou are citing sources from 1999 and 2018. The year is 2025. I would find some more current research. Like within the last 5 years (2020-2025) as most medical professionals do.