"CT can save lives, but its potential harms are often overlooked," said Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, the study's lead author ...

Key Takeaways CT scans pose a greater cancer risk than previously thoughtAbout 103,000 future cancers are projected to occur ...

UCSF researchers call for greater awareness of the potential risks associated with CT scans, emphasizing the need for ...

They can be life-saving but radiation from the scans also contributes to cancer risk. The authors of a new study estimate ...

These scans are used to diagnose everything from head injuries to appendicitis. But could they be putting patients at risk for cancer? A new study out of University of California – San Francisco says ...

Corinthia Black studies the anatomical features of fishes and spiders to understand how life on Earth takes shape ...

CT scans of internal organs, bone, soft tissue and blood vessels provide greater clarity and reveal more details than X ray or radiograph exams. X ray images are two dimensional representations while ...

Positron is committed to expanding the cardiac and oncology PET modality by delivering the best technology and value to imaging specialists and will continue to advance its technology through its ...

0.952). This breakthrough not only reduces dependence on clinical scans but also accelerates the development of personalized, AI-powered AF treatment strategies.

You usually have this test as an outpatient in your hospital imaging department. Depending on where in your body the lymph nodes are, your doctor may also use a CT scan to guide the biopsy needle.