Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scans help doctors detect everything from cancer to kidney stones. But some physicians are raising concerns about the safety of such procedures — most notably, an ...

CT scans, or CAT scans, are widely used to get internal images of the body and diagnose dangerous medical conditions — but they could pose a hidden risk. A new study from the University of California ...

Computed tomography (CT) examinations (known more commonly as a “CT scan” or “CAT scan”) incorporate a series of x-ray images taken of areas inside the body and use a computer to create a ...

A new study has found that the radiation from CT scans could eventually lead to over 100,000 future cancer diagnoses. On Monday, April 14, JAMA Internal Medicine — a monthly peer-reviewed medical ...

What can I expect during my CT (CAT) Scan? CT is a painless, non-invasive test that will not hurt at all. Your exam might require that you be given a contrast agent, however. A contrast agent is a ...

HOUSTON There are big changes ahead for hospitals and medical workers who perform Computed Tomography Scans, commonly known as CAT or CT scans. TheU.S. Food and Drug Administration unveiled a plan ...

Full body CAT scans are popular because they spot tiny tumors and other problems other tests miss. A new study finds the level of radiation from the scans may cause other problems. Bernie Deubel's ...

"CT-associated cancers could eventually account for 5% of all new cancer diagnoses annually," a recently published study suggested A recently published study has found that the radiation from CT scans ...

A stock photo of a person undergoing a CT scan A recently published study has found that the radiation from CT scans could potentially lead to thousands of cancer diagnoses "These findings suggest ...