CT scans are becoming a more commonly used tool to effectively determine a patient's future risk of heart disease and heart ...

A new study from heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds that routine coronary artery calcium CT scans are also proving to be effective in uncovering other medical issues in ...

New study from heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds that routine coronary artery calcium CT ...

Lung nodules are clusters of cells found during an x-ray or CT scan that appear as more dense or white spots in the lungs.

My doctor recently recommended that I get a cardiac CT calcium scan to help stratify my risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Do children undergoing a PET/CT scan have higher radiation risks? Yes. Children are more sensitive to radiation than adults. All radiation carries a theoretical risk of inducin ...

The Orissa high court has ordered the state government to speed up the installation of a slice CT scan machine at Sishu Bhawan in Cuttack. This machine was originally intended for SCB Medical College ...

For many people, receiving the news that a routine CT scan or X-ray shows a nodule on your lungs is terrifying. But before you jump to conclusions, you will want to talk to your doctor about what the ...

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Prior CT scans linked with increase in current pregnancy risks Pregnancy risks rise with number of prior CT scans, scans near ovaries Young women should be offered alternatives to CT when possible ...

A young, thriving Brazilian lawyer tragically died after suffering a severe allergic reaction during a routine CT scan. Leticia Paul, 22, suffered an anaphylactic shock on Wednesday while undergoing a ...