With the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic in China spreading to other countries around the world, with numerous fatalities, scientists are looking for new methods for more efficient and accurate ...

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 ...

A heart CT scan uses X-rays to create an image of the heart and blood vessels. Healthcare professionals may also refer to it as cardiac CT angiography. A CT scan is a noninvasive imaging procedure.

Use of computed tomography (CT) scans of the chest for hospital emergency-room patients with blunt trauma could be reduced by more than one-third without compromising detection of major injury, ...

The cough began as an annoyance to Brad Schnure. Then it wouldn't go away. After seeing several doctors, a specialist ordered a neck and chest scan three years ago. But a vendor for Schnure’s medical ...

Radiation doses from common CT procedures vary widely and are higher than generally thought, raising concerns about increased risk for cancer, according to a new study led by UCSF imaging specialists.

Biopsies have been found to be the most costly tool prescribed in lung cancer diagnosis, according to research. The study examined the utilization rates and estimated the Medicare costs of the lung ...

How much are you getting? It can take months or even years for radiation we're exposed to from everyday sources, such as the sun, TVs and radon gas in our homes to match what we get in one medical ...

If you're having chest pains, an advanced type of CT scan can quickly rule out a heart attack. New research suggests this might be good for hospitals but not necessarily for you. These heart scans cut ...

Advanced CT scans are useful in figuring out whether or not patients facing chest pains need cardiac angioplasty or bypass surgery to address blood flow blockage, according to a new study. Scientists ...