What is CT scan (abdomen)? CT scan is an imaging modality which uses special X-ray equipment to produce multiple pictures of the inside of the body. These are then joined together by a computer to ...

When my doctor fell silent as he stared at the screen of his ultrasound machine, I knew he was seeing something that he did not like. I had told him that I had felt a slight discomfort just below my ...

Some experts are against excessive reliance on diagnostic imaging, saying that the procedure must be done only when necessary Jean Hanvik decided that enough was enough. When a painful intestinal ...

CT scans use hundreds of X-rays to create detailed 3D images of things previously visible only through a biopsy or surgery Jean Hanvik decided that enough was enough. When a painful intestinal ...

Radiation doses from common CT procedures vary widely and are higher than generally thought, raising concerns about increased risk for cancer, according to a new study. Radiation doses from common CT ...