Computed tomography (CT) scanning provides images of sections of the body (slices) using special X ray equipment and sophisticated computers. CT scans of internal organs, bone, soft tissue and blood ...

There is a positive association between exposure to at least 1 head/neck CT scan and the risk for pediatric brain tumors.

She said her GP requested a CT scan for her, which took place two weeks after she collapsed, and it revealed brain lesions. Health and Care Jersey (HCJ) said "learning about patient experiences is ...

While the risk of radiation-induced cancer from one CT scan is low, people who get frequent CTs due to chronic conditions like Crohns should be aware of the benefits and risks of the procedure ...

“It supercharges therapy,” Christopher Conner, the UConn neurosurgeon who performed the procedure on Nute. “You basically get into a state where your brain is able to learn or adapt more ...