New York Post19d
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 ...
CBC.ca19d
P.E.I. wait times for MRIs dropping now that out-of-province scans being covered
The P.E.I. government has begun paying for Islanders to cross the Confederation Bridge to Moncton to receive private MRI scans, in an attempt to cut wait times. Health P.E.I. says wait times have ...
Daily Mail20d
'Over-used' medical test given to millions every year may be causing explosion of tumors
Computerized tomography (CT) scans use X-rays to create detailed images of the body and are used to diagnose and monitor diseases like cancer and bone injuries, as well as to assist in surgeries ...
healthday20d
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 exposure from CT scans under new Medicare regulations. The rules, which began ...
Medical Xpress21d
New Medicare rules aim to cut radiation exposure from CT scans
Hospitals and imaging centers are now required to track and report radiation exposure from CT scans under new Medicare regulations. The rules, which began rolling out in January, come as ...
NBC New York23d
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 ...