They can be life-saving but radiation from the scans also contributes to cancer risk. The authors of a new study estimate ...

Radiation from CT scans may be increasing the risk of cancer. Learn when CT scans are absolutely necessary, and when to ask for a different test.

In these critical moments, a CT scan can be the deciding factor between survival, permanent disability, or death. In cases of head injury, stroke, or unexplained neurological symptoms, CT scans ...

Computed tomography (CT) scans use X-rays to create detailed internal ... diagnosing conditions like cancer, stroke, broken bones, or monitoring the effectiveness of treatments.

Twenty-five years ago, a coalition proposed a nationwide network of stroke centers to improve stroke outcomes, but has there ...

CT scans diagnose afflictions from tumors to kidney stones to life-threatening diseases and injuries, such as aneurysms and blood clots leading to stroke. But the radiation emitted by this ...