A 26-year-old with stomach pain was getting checked for celiac disease. It turned out to be stage 4 colon cancer.
Shannin Desroches was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. She had no symptoms for years, experiencing a nagging pain only ...
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Some CT scans deliver too much radiation, researchers say. Regulators want to know more.
Unnecessarily high radiation doses in scans have been linked to cancers. Under new federal rules, doctors and imaging centers ...
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Radiation Doses from CT Scans
Computed tomography -- also known as computed axial tomography, a CT scan, or a CAT scan -- is a tool doctors use to diagnose many types of health problems. Special X-ray equipment creates images ...
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This medical test may cause cancer due to ‘unfathomable’ mistake — and it’s performed 93M times a year in the US
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 ...
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Some CT scans may have too much radiation, researchers say
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 ...
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New Medicare Rules Aim to Cut Radiation Exposure From CT Scans
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Hospitals and imaging centers are now required to track and report radiation ...
Braves Jurickson Profar Heads Back to Atlanta for Testing
The Atlanta Braves major free agent signing will undergo further testing to determine the final results of his apparent injury on Saturday ...
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Some CT Scans Use Too Much Radiation, Researchers Say; Regulators Want to Know More
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 ...