A new study has sparked some concern as it says that computed tomography (CT) examinations in the US could result in 103,000 ...

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 ...

WEDNESDAY, April 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Considering a trendy whole-body CT scan after hearing celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton and Jason Bateman tout their benefits? Weigh the ...

WEDNESDAY, April 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Considering a trendy whole-body CT scan after hearing celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton and Jason Bateman tout their benefits? Weigh the ...

UCSF researchers call for greater awareness of the potential risks associated with CT scans, emphasizing the need for informed discussions between patients and doctors. A new study shows that CT scans ...

While it is rare to get any serious complications from MRIs, those who have kidney issues may be affected due to the use of gadolinium-based dye. According to experts, you may develop nephrogenic ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer When you get a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, you might get an injection of a contrast fluid called gadolinium, a kind of “dye” that highlights your organs, blood ...

CT colonography is a test that uses CT scans to check the large bowel (colon) and back passage (rectum). It’s also called a virtual colonoscopy. You have this test as an outpatient in the CT scanning ...