Millions of CT scans are done every year – most leave important data behind

Recently, a patient came to the hospital where I work with a persistent cough. Their doctor had ordered a CT scan – a type of ...
European Medical Journal

Rising CT Scans in Elderly Raise Radiation Questions

Older adults are receiving a greater share of CT scans, prompting debate about radiation risk and repeat imaging. Learn more ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Study quantifies CT scan link to future cancer risk: What to know

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 ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Temple Health’s innovative approach to CT

Annual low-dose CT scans are recommended for patients with an increased risk of developing lung cancer, of which COPD is a common comorbidity, according to a Dec. 13 news release from Temple Health.