A new study has sparked some concern as it says that computed tomography (CT) examinations in the US could result in 103,000 future cancers, which would account for 5% of all new cancer diagnoses.

Computed tomography (CT) scans have revolutionized modern medicine, allowing healthcare providers to see inside the human body with remarkable clarity without invasive procedures. These diagnostic ...

CT (computed tomography ) scans are a vital part of modern medicine. Found in every hospital and many clinics, they give doctors a fast and detailed look inside the body — helping to diagnose ...

CT scans are a vital part of modern medicine. Found in every hospital and many clinics, they give doctors a fast and detailed look inside the body – helping to diagnose everything from cancer and ...

X-rays and CT scans have revolutionized medicine. Doctors can look inside the body and diagnose diseases even before people feel ill. But medical imaging that uses radiation comes at a cost. A new ...

X-rays and CT scans have revolutionized medicine. Doctors can look inside the body and diagnose diseases even before people feel ill. But medical imaging that uses radiation comes at a cost.

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Radiation from imaging could lead to lung, breast and other future cancers, with 10-fold increased risk for babies CT scans may account for five per cent of all cancers annually, according to a new ...