The PET and CT scans are done at the same time with the same machine. The combined scans give more detailed pictures of areas inside the body than either...
CT scans save lives. But they can also cause cancer. And of the 70 million scans done last year -- double the number a decade ago -- at least 23 million were unnecessary. Here's why, and what you can do to avoid CT scan side effects.
WebMD reports on radiation from X-rays and CT scans, and when children might not need these tests.
Here are some important points about CT scans that everyone needs to know. CT scan radiation is a serious issue. Here's when to say NO to a Cat Scan.
A fact sheet that describes the CT scan procedure and technology and its uses in screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Radiologist Kai-hung Fung makes beautiful and informative art from the CT (computed tomography) scans of his patients – see his prize-winning work in our gallery
Unnecessary CT scans and X-rays are common and can increase your risk of developing cancer. Consumer Reports explains when the tests are warranted and when they aren't.
Researchers say there is no proof low-dose radiation from medical imaging causes cancer and urge we throw out the old, unproven theoretical model that makes people think otherwise.
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA—Kristian Carlson of the University of the Witwatersrand, Ralph L. Holloway of Columbia […]
Scott Camazine is raising funds for Skulptures: Miniature Metal Cast Animal Skulls from CT Scans on Kickstarter! Miniature animal skulls cast in bronze, silver and gold, created in exquisite detail using CT scans and 3D printing
The last 2 months since finding out I was going to start chemo have been a total blur....
British Museum uses new technology to look beneath the bandages of ancient Egyptian mummies
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh used CT scans to reveal the tiny hidden structures of the inner ear inside the skull (pictured in pink). They compared these scans to modern reptiles.
LESS INVASIVE TEST - 'Virtual colonoscopy' using CT scans is more effective for investigating patients with possible bowel cancer than an X-ray test, says a new study.
AI hallucinating on MRI brain scans and colors from NLU sentiments analysis on real life dreams archive.
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CT contrast (also known as contrast dye) is used to better visualize blood vessels and internal organs on a CT scan. How does it work? And, are there any side effects or risks?
