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New CT-based score helps predict need for repeat sinus surgery
A new CT-scan based risk score facilitates the identification of patients at risk of revision endoscopic sinus surgery due to ...
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This medical test may cause cancer due to ‘unfathomable’ mistake — and it’s performed 93M times a year in the US
CT scans, a go-to for diagnosing everything from tumors to infections to bone fractures, are facing increased scrutiny. Experts say the radiation doses they deliver can vary dramatically — and ...
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Chest CT Scans Can Help Diagnose Pneumonia
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Low-dose CT chest scans could help detect pneumonia in at-risk patients while exposing them to small amounts of radiation, a new study says. Ultra-low ...
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Computed tomography (CT) - what patients need to know
CT scans of internal organs, bone, soft tissue and blood vessels provide greater clarity and reveal more details than X ray or radiograph exams. X ray images are two dimensional representations while ...