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Delhi’s O’Connor Hospital unveiled its new state-of-the-art computed tomography scanner to the public Thursday, June 19.
Deciding whether to get a CT scan is up to you. But it helps to know some context and details, and the right questions to ask your doctor.
A new study reveals that abdominal CT scans play a significant role in diagnosing sarcopenia, a potentially reversible muscle-wasting condition that affects millions of older adults.
CT scans performed in the US in 2023 alone could eventually lead to over 100,000 extra cancer cases, a new study claims.
The data showed that CT scans of the abdomen and pelvis were the largest contributors to cancer risk in adults, while head scans posed the greatest risk for children.
A new study warns routine CT scans may cause 100,000 US cancer cases yearly, including 10,000 in kids. This raises concerns about overuse and radiation risks.
CT-associated cancer could eventually account for 5% of all new cancer diagnoses each year, the study projects.
CT scans could cause 5% of cancers, study finds; experts note uncertainty The estimates are small and uncertain, but balancing risks and benefits is critical.
CT scans could be as significant a risk factor for cancer as alcohol, but some experts aren't convinced.
CT scans may account for 5% of all cancers annually, according to a new study that cautions against overusing and overdosing CTs.
Doctors ordered a CT scan with an injection of contrast dye to enhance visibility. Leigh went in for the CT scan March 7, 2024 — that's when she suffered a fatal allergic reaction.