CT scans pose significant radiation exposure, since they involve a series of many X-rays that are combined to create a ...

CT scanners are usually left running 24/7 to be ready for patients who need emergency scans. Now researchers have conducted ...

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, ...

While these advanced imaging tools save lives by detecting injuries and illness, mounting evidence suggests they may come with long-term consequences that patients need to understand before agreeing ...

CT scanners at hospitals are often left running 24/7. But a new study shows it’s possible to save energy and still look after ...

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

A population-based cohort study evaluated the risk for spontaneous pregnancy loss and congenital anomalies in offspring of ...

Researchers have estimated this radiation exposure may be the cause of 1 in 10 blood cancers in children, including leukemia.

Since acquiring a PET-CT scanner in November, Decatur Morgan Hospital has been utilizing it for advanced cardiac and cancer scans and plans to expand its use in the coming months to detect ...

Medical imaging — such as CT scans, MRIs and X-rays — helps diagnose and screen for many medical conditions and illnesses.