Millions of CT scans are done every year – most leave important data behind

Medical imaging contains a veritable wealth of information that is often missed. One way this can change is for patients to ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Heart attack in your future? Coronary artery calcium testing via a CT scan shows your risk

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PBS

Study shows link between CT scans, risk of developing cancer

CT scans are quick, painless, non-invasive tests that can identify everything from brain tumors to injuries from an accident. But a new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine shows a ...
Medscape

Short-Term Follow-up CT Shows Promise in Managing Lung Cancer Screening Consolidation Cases

Short-interval CT demonstrated spontaneous resolution of consolidation in more than 50% of lung cancer screening participants, while persistent consolidation showed a 29.8% risk for malignancy. This ...
Healthline

What Are Hepatic Hypodensities?

Hepatic hypodensities are areas on the liver that appear darker on imaging tests like CT scans. They mean there is a difference in that area of tissue in the liver. These areas can be caused by a ...
EurekAlert!

Study shows advanced PET/CT imaging can help improve long-term outcomes for men with recurrent prostate cancer

Approximately 20% to 40% of men who have surgery for localized prostate cancer will see the cancer return within 10 years, often first detected by a rising PSA blood test. When this happens, doctors ...
KHQ

Millions of CT scans are done every year – most leave important data behind

(BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA) Recently, a patient came to the hospital where I work with a persistent cough. Their doctor had ordered a CT scan – a type of imaging that creates detailed cross-sectional ...