3D hybrid imaging system could address limitations of MRI, CT and ultrasound

In a proof-of-concept study, researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the California Institute of Technology ...
abc13

Doctors call new traumatic brain injury blood test a 'game changer'

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- According to the Centers for Disease Control, 50% of concussions go unreported. That's scary to think about because there are millions of traumatic brain injury (TBI) ...
PBS

Study shows link between CT scans and the risk of developing cancer

CT scans are quick, painless, non-invasive tests that can identify everything from brain tumors to injuries from an accident. But a new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine shows a ...
Health Affairs

Reducing Unnecessary CT Scans In Head Trauma

Each year, the US performs more than 93 million computed tomography (CT) scans, many of which offer limited clinical value. For patients with mild head injuries, CT scans are often ordered reflexively ...
Rolling Out

Is your CT scan worth the cancer risk?

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 ...
Forbes

Should You Worry About Getting Cancer From CT Scans? A Radiologist Explains

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Paul Hsieh, M.D., covers healthcare economics, innovation, and policy. Radiologists have fielded numerous questions in recent ...
Everyday Health

Can a CT Scan Raise Your Cancer Risk?

A new analysis estimates that more than 100,000 cancer cases per year could be caused by radiation from CT scans. In some cases, the information provided by a CT scan could also be obtained from other ...