Bindman, a professor at the University of California-San Francisco medical school, has spent well over a decade researching ...

As the federal government investigates America’s chronic disease epidemic, some experts are warning that a popular diagnostic ...

In the United States, around 93 million CT scans are performed every year, notes IMV, which is a medical market research ...

Hospitals and imaging centers are now required to track and report radiation exposure from CT scans under new Medicar ...

The imaging tool used to diagnose bone injuries, cancer and other diseases may expose patients to unnecessarily high ...

A retrospective study found computed tomography exams were a leading cause of higher radiation doses in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Cancers occurring in the mouth, nose, and throat are on the rise in the U.S., especially in younger people. About 60,000 new ...

Cancers occurring in the mouth, nose, and throat are on the rise in the U.S., especially in younger people. About 60,000 new cases are diagnosed every year with one in five cases occurring in people ...

A CT scan exposes your body to some radiation. That involves a small amount of risk, and it’s important to understand the issues. A CT scan uses what’s called “ionizing” radiation.

Preparation guidelines for a CT scan depend on the type of scan you’re having. If you’re having a bowel scan or a scan with contrast dye, you may need to adjust your diet. Preparation for a CT ...