Full-body scans are making headlines for potentially catching diseases early, but some doctors urge caution. Here's what you ...
A mom went into anaphylactic shock from the contrast dye used in her CT scan, causing her to die within 90 minutes of its ...
CT scans are the gold standard for detecting pneumonia but there are concerns regarding the risk posed by repeated exposure ...
helping doctors treat the infection before it becomes life-threatening, researchers reported in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging. The scans do so while exposing patients to just 2% of the radiation ...
Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau said on Friday the government is reviewing fees and charges for public hospital services, including charging for such services as CT scans and MRIs to prevent abuse.
Smith-Bindman and like-minded colleagues have long pushed for federal policies aimed at improving safety for patients undergoing CT scans. Under new Medicare regulations effective this year, hospitals ...
CT scans, a go-to for diagnosing everything from tumors to infections to bone fractures, are facing increased scrutiny. Experts say the radiation doses they deliver can vary dramatically — and ...
Computerized tomography (CT) scans use X-rays to create detailed images of the body and are used to diagnose and monitor diseases like cancer and bone injuries, as well as to assist in surgeries ...
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Hospitals and imaging centers are now required to track and report radiation exposure from CT scans under new Medicare regulations. The rules, which began ...
Hospitals and imaging centers are now required to track and report radiation exposure from CT scans under new Medicare regulations. The rules, which began rolling out in January, come as ...
Smith-Bindman and like-minded colleagues have long pushed for federal policies aimed at improving safety for patients undergoing CT scans. Under new Medicare regulations effective this year ...