Health News Archives

Chest CT Scans Detect Spread of Head, Neck Cancers
This imaging was best at spotting disease progression in high-risk patients, study finds

Breast CT Scans Could Be Comfortable Alternative to Mammograms
Newer technique didn't squeeze breasts, still spotted lesions, study finds

Certain Tests in ERs Raise Cancer Risk for Some
Study found too many X-rays, CT scans and nuclear medicine tests led to radiation buildup

New Scan ’Sees’ Tumors Deep Inside Body
Imaging technique could help surgeons remove all cancerous tissue

PET Scans Best for Measuring Response to Sarcoma Treatment
Study found it more accurate than MRIs or CT scans

Imaging Compound May Catch Early Alzheimer’s
New scanning technique may help researchers find novel treatments

CT Scans Catch Lung Cancer at Earliest Stage
When followed by surgery, 10-year survival rate soars, researchers found

New Scanners Catch Blood Clots in Lungs
Fast-spinning computerized tomography devices do the job, study finds

CT Scans for Lung Cancer Questioned
They didn't improve survival rates, study found

Special Scan Detects Blood Clots in Legs
Using CT venography with standard scan finds 20% more clots in legs, lungs, study finds