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.

Using alternatives, improving medical technology and a practical approach can ensure the procedure saves more lives than ...

The most common types of cancers estimated to be a result of CT scans were lung cancer and colon cancer—two cancers that are ...

CT scans of the abdomen and pelvis were projected to cause the greatest number of cancers. Full-body and spine CT scans also pose greater risk because they scan in multiple phases and involve ...

More than 100,000 future cancer cases were projected to result from the 93 million CT examinations performed in 2023, according to a study published April 14 in JAMA Internal Medicine.  Low-dose CT ...

New research reveals CT scans may cause 103,000 cancer cases annually—equal to the cancer risk from alcohol and obesity.

According to the study, the largest number of cancers in adults was due to CT scans of the pelvis and abdomen. Children face a higher risk of cancer following CT scans of the head. “Given the large ...

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According to the study, the largest number of cancers in adults was due to CT scans of the pelvis and abdomen. Children face a higher risk of cancer following CT scans of the head. “Given the ...