In this analysis, Columbia University researchers estimated risks for cancer that might be caused by radiation from CT scanning. They used data on long-term cancer incidence among Hiroshima ...

Using CT scans, doctors can more easily diagnose problems such as cancers, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. » What are the typical radiation doses ...

Two studies say that doses of radiation from commonly performed computed tomography (CT) scans vary widely and appear higher than generally believed Two reports in the December 14/28 issue of ...

Can a patient have a CT scan, diagnostic X-ray examination or MRI scan on the same day as the PET/CT scan? » After a PET scan, how long does a patient need to wait before using public transportation ...

Abuhamed and colleagues conducted a nationwide population-based case-control study to assess the risk for childhood brain tumors following radiation from CT scans. Researchers used the Finnish ...