Medical professionals use CT scans to help diagnose and stage bladder cancer. While CT scans can provide valuable information, they are not perfect and have certain limitations. However, CT scans may ...

When Is a CT Scan Needed? "A CT scan is never prescribed casually. Qualified doctors weigh several factors before deciding on your symptoms, medical history, and the urgency of the situation. Every CT ...

When you go to the doctor to try to figure out what is wrong with you, the last thing you want to hear is that you have cancer. Fortunately, a lot of progress has been made over the years, so many ...

CT scans are quick, painless, non-invasive tests that can identify everything from brain tumors to injuries from an accident. But a new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine shows a ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A number of studies in the past year have raised concerns that Americans are exposed to too much radiation from CT scans, increasing their risk of cancer. A: CT, short for computed ...

Medicare will cover any medically necessary diagnostic tests, including CT scans. Inpatient CT scans are typically covered by Part A, while outpatient CT scans are usually covered by Part B. Part C ...

Researchers worry radiation from the scans could have future side effects. Nov. 28, 2007— -- Radiation from the increasingly popular computed tomography scanning machines may be causing cancer, a ...

Computer tomography scans, or CT scans, are an invaluable tool for diagnosing cancer and other conditions. But in a cruel twist, the medical imaging technique may be more harmful than once thought, ...

CHICAGO, June 7 (Reuters) - A number of studies in the past year have raised concerns that Americans are exposed to too much radiation from CT scans, increasing their risk of cancer. [ID:nN01116048] A ...