If you have stomach cancer, you have a higher chance of being cured if your healthcare team detects it early. A CT scan is often part of the diagnosis. Stomach cancer, or gastric cancer, happens when ...

However, the biological effects and health risks at less than 100 mGy, e. g., from computed tomography (CT) have not been ascertained. To investigate the biological effects of lowdose exposure from a ...

A new CT (computed tomography) scan method can reduce radiation dose by splitting a full C-ray beam into thin and small beamlets. A team of researchers at the University College London (UCL) ...

We observed small-area variation in computed tomography scan use for inpatients in New York State, even after controlling for relevant patient and hospital characteristics. We used the 2007 Healthcare ...

The most common reason for a spinal CT scan is to check for injuries after an accident. The exam can help your doctor accurately diagnose potential injuries to this specific area of your spinal column ...

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. Radiation doses from common CT ...

Obtaining prefrontal cortex biopsies during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in living patients does not increase the risk of adverse events or cognitive decline compared to standard DBS ...

In 2023, airports around the UK are planning to remove hand baggage limitations and reduce steps in the screening procedure to create a smoother and faster security procedure for passengers. They will ...