Medical imaging scans that create detailed images of the body’s internal structures are widely used in medicine. Doctors need them to detect and manage certain types of cancer, assess the extent of ...
My doctor recently recommended that I get a cardiac CT calcium scan to help stratify my risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
New study from heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds that routine coronary artery calcium CT ...
At the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), our 2022-27 strategic plan prioritizes advancing innovation and enhancing access to ...
In A Nutshell Many airway foreign bodies don’t show on X-rays, so cases get missed. On chest CT, an AI model doubled recall ...
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 ...
Preparation guidelines for a CT scan depend on the type of scan you’re having. If you’re having a bowel scan or a scan with contrast dye, you may need to adjust your diet. Preparation for a CT scan ...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Queen’s Medical Center Wahiawa held a blessing ceremony on Tuesday for its new, state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) scanner. The new CT scanner, located in a fully ...
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - St. Joseph Healthcare held a special dedication. In honor of the late John Marshall Webber, a new CT scanner was unveiled in the diagnostic imaging department. Webber, who ...
CT scans are becoming a more commonly used tool to effectively determine a patient's future risk of heart disease and heart ...