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If you meet the criteria for lung cancer screening — meaning you are or have a history of being a heavy smoker, and are between 50 and 80 years old — experts recommend an annual low-dose computerized ...

In the past 10 years, these scans have saved 80,000 years of life – that's nearly 30 million more days spent with loved ones ...

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 ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Smokers who have a single CT scan to look for lung cancer have a one in ...

The number of CT machines in Israel is limited, and waiting times can be long. An AI–based system has succeeded in shortening ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — As more and more Americans undergo CT scans and other medical imaging scans involving intense X-rays, a new study suggests that many of them should take a pre-scan drug that could ...

CT scans are diagnostic tests that Medicare covers if they are medically necessary and a healthcare professional orders them. Original Medicare comprises Part A, covering inpatient hospital care, and ...

A 35-year-old executive from Gurugram found that long work hours, poor diet and inactivity had quietly damaged her heart.

WVU Medicine is now using a first-of-its-kind blood test that can detect brain bleeds and traumatic brain injuries. In some ...