About 40% of cancers among Americans can be attributed to potentially modifiable factors such as smoking, drinking, obesity, and physical inactivity. If a widely reported study from earlier this year ...

Most patients walk out of a CT scan without a second thought. The images are clear, the diagnosis is faster, and the machine ...

CT scans pose a greater cancer risk than previously thought About 103,000 future cancers are projected to occur due to CT scans conducted in 2023 CT scans could account for 5% of all new cancer ...

I am looking for concrete answers concerning the dangers of computed tomographic (CT) scans in small children. My son was recently given a brain CT scan in a emergency room. Thankfully they found ...

CT scans are one of the most effective medical tools available today, providing an in-depth look inside the human body to spot tumors, detect brain bleeds and other ailments. But a new study suggests ...

While these advanced imaging tools save lives by detecting injuries and illness, mounting evidence suggests they may come with long-term consequences that patients need to understand before agreeing ...

Whether it’s a simple headache that won’t go away or a suspected case of cancer, computed tomography (CT) is a go-to diagnostic tool that allows doctors to see inside the body without the need for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Lung Cancer, Scan, Essay Can Be Used Only To Illustrate Cancer, ...

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 essential ...

The prevalent use of CT scans may account for 1 in 20 cancers annually, according to new research. The study, published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine, suggests CT-related radiation is linked to ...

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 ...

How is Dr. Peter Bach and Delfi Diagnostics transforming lung cancer screening with blood-based testing to reduce CT scan risks and save lives? Dr. Peter Bach, Chief Medical Officer of DELFI ...