Fortunately, a lot of progress has been made over the years, so many cancer diagnoses aren’t nearly as fatal as they once ...

Have you ever wondered how a CT scan works? Whether you're considering having one done or just curious about the technology behind it. However, understanding more about CT scans can be helpful. To ...

In the United States it is estimated that seventy-five million CT scans are performed each year. A CT scan is an excellent test to diagnose a multitude of diseases, both acute and chronic. There is no ...

CT scans are the first-line imaging technique for detecting adrenal tumors. They provide detailed and precise images. With the use of imaging tests, adrenal masses are being detected more frequently, ...

If a doctor suspects you may have a pulmonary embolism (PE), a CT scan is the gold standard of imaging techniques. This painless scan uses intravenous (IV) contrast, a type of dye, to help the doctor ...

May 8, 2025 – If you’ve ever hesitated before getting a CT scan, you’re not alone. A recent study linked 5% of all new cancer cases to radiation exposure from CT scans – a finding that’s raised ...

Industrial CT scanning works by taking several hundred to several thousand 2D x-ray images covering 360 degrees. Once the scan is completed, the 2D x-ray images are reconstructed in 3D, making it ...

February 15, 2007 — Recent calls for widespread computed-tomography (CT) screening to detect early lung cancer in smokers and other individuals at high risk are premature, say experts in the field: a ...

Dr. Kimberly Brockenbrough and primary care physician Dr. Tom Duncan explain how the scan can reveal risks before symptoms appear. Sponsored by CardiaVision.

Women who have undergone computed tomography imaging may be at slightly higher risk for pregnancy loss and birth defects in ...