Lung cancer is one of the most challenging diseases, making early diagnosis crucial for effective treatment. Fortunately, ...

People can access free or low-cost scans, “but screening is not a one-time deal. Patients should get a scan annually, and ...

For individuals who are immunocompromised, denoised ultra-low-dose computed tomography (ULDCT) shows better accuracy ...

Patients are exposed to 2% of the radiation of a normal CT scan TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Low-dose CT chest scans could help detect pneumonia in at-risk patients while exposing them ...

ALTON - OSF St. Anthony’s Moeller Cancer Center will host low-dose CT clinics to identify and diagnose lung cancer.Dana Matesa, RN, and Brandy Baxley, ...

Denoised ultra-low dose CT can effectively diagnose pneumonia in immunocompromised patients using only 2% of the radiation dose of ...

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, hospitals ...

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 ...

CT scans can be life-saving tests ... bladder, stomach, ovarian, lung and liver cancers, according to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The team concluded: 'Radiation doses from commonly ...

Medicare now requires hospitals to track and report CT scan radiation doses Experts warn CT scans may contribute to cancer risk Hospitals have until 2027 to comply MONDAY, March 10, 2025 ...

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 ...