CT scans: Are they safe?
Are CT scans safe? I read an article that said CT scans may increase my risk of cancer. Is this true? A recent report questions the safety of radiation exposure from CT scans. Learn more. CT scans are very safe. Since its invention in 1971, the ... [... more]
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Potential Screening Tool
A dedicated breast CT scanner can image breast cancer lesions with the same accuracy as mammography and do so with significantly less discomfort. Cancerous lesions, enhanced using imaging dye, are clearly visible on these CT scans. Early ... [... more]
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Spiral CT Scans for Lung Cancer Screening: Fact Sheet
Promising evidence from several studies shows that the scans can detect small lung cancers. But detecting these early tumors has not been proven to reduce the likelihood of dying from lung cancer, the gold standard for any cancer screening test. ... [... more]
National Cancer Institute |
Whole-Body Computer Tomography (CT) Imaging
CT stands for Computed Tomography. It can also be called CAT for Computerized Axial Tomography. CT imaging is a way of using x-rays to get "pictures" of the inside of the body. It may help to find disease or health problems. Some clinics offer [... more]
Food & Drug Administration |
What is CT Scanning of the Body?
Using specialized equipment and expertise to create and interpret CT scans of the body, radiologists can more easily diagnose problems such as cancers, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. CT scanning ... [... more]
Radiology Info |
Exploración de la Cabeza por TAC
Cuáles son las limitaciones de una exploración de la cabeza por TAC La exploración por TAC ofrece información más detallada sobre lesiones en la cabeza, derrames cerebrales, tumores cerebrales y otras enfermedades [... more]
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Computed Tomography (CT): Questions and Answers
Computed tomography (CT) is a diagnostic procedure that uses special x-ray equipment to obtain cross-sectional pictures of the body. The CT computer displays these pictures as detailed images of organs, bones, and other tissues. This procedure is ... [... more]
National Cancer Institute |
Breast CT Scans Could Be Comfortable Alternative to ...
Breast CT Scans Could Be Comfortable Alternative to Mammograms Newer technique didn't squeeze breasts, still spotted lesions, study finds FRIDAY, Aug. 1 (HealthDay News) -- For women who find traditional mammograms painful, new research suggests ... [... more]
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Accredited Facility Search
Look for the ACR accreditation seal! When you see the seal, you know: Your hospital, clinic or health center has voluntarily gone through a rigorous review process to be sure it meets nationally accepted standards. The personnel are well ... [... more]
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Doses from Medical Radiation Sources
Radiation exposures from diagnostic medical examinations are generally low and are almost always justified by the benefits of accurate diagnosis of possible disease conditions. There is no direct evidence of radiation ever causing any harm at the ... [... more]
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