A lung nodule on a CT scan is usually harmless. Experts explain common causes, cancer risk factors, warning signs, and why timely evaluation prevents unnecessary anxiety and enables early detection.

When screening patients for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (CT), raising the nodule size threshold from 5 mm to 7 or 8 mm before starting a more intensive workup could result in fewer ...

In a latest medical breakthrough, a new type of scan to detect potentially deadly blood clots in the lungs has been discovered. Every year, blood clots in the lungs affect 2,50,000 people in the US.

Several cardiovascular risk factors, such as advanced age and smoking history, are prevalent among lung cancer patients at the time of the diagnosis and increase their risk of future heart disease, ...

Lung nodules are common and usually develop after an injury or infection. However, in a small number of cases, they may be a sign of lung cancer. Lung nodules can vary in size and shape. They can ...

World-first Australian technology that shows the clearest pictures of lungs ever seen has been approved for use in Australia, ...

Researchers at National Jewish Health have shown that subtle increases in lung scarring, detected by an artificial intelligence-based tool on CT scans taken one year apart, are associated with disease ...

The Thames Valley Lung Cancer Screening Programme targets former smokers aged 55-75 and has identified 169 cancers since 2022 Early detection allowed Champkins to undergo keyhole surgery and become ...