A 42-year-old white female presented to the ED with a 2-year history of intermittent pain in the coccygeal region. There was no prior history of weight loss; the patient denied any related symptoms, ...

A 66-year-old man with a history of multiple transurethral prostate surgeries for prostatism presented to the ED with gross painless hematuria. Digital rectal exam showed an enlarged prostate without ...

Medical imaging scans that create detailed images of the body's internal structures are widely used in medicine. Doctors need them to detect and manage certain types of cancer, assess the extent of ...

More than half of patients who undergo abdominal/pelvic CT scans receive unnecessary imaging tests that put them at risk for radiation-induced cancer, according to new research from the University of ...

Although most providers are aware that computed tomography scans increase a patient’s risk of cancer, many underestimate just how significant the radiation exposure can be, according to research in ...

Prostate-specific membrane androgen PET/CT can help clinicians intensify or de-escalate care for men with prostate cancer who have biochemical recurrence following radical prostatectomy.A ...

A large study of more than 5 million women over 30 years has suggested that CT scans before conception could increase the risk of pregnancy loss and congenital anomalies. As concerning as the results ...

Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD CT scans and MRIs are imaging procedures that help healthcare providers see inside your body.CT scans are generally faster, less expensive, and more widely ...

Computed tomography (CT) scans, a common imaging modality, can increase a person's risk of developing cancer later in life. Computed tomography (CT) scans have long been used as diagnostic tools among ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Lung Cancer, Scan, Essay Can Be Used Only To Illustrate Cancer, ...

What does an MRI or CT scan cost in Colorado? Well, that depends on the kind of test you have, the cost of the hardware and most importantly where you have it done. And that last part is what’s really ...