Opportunistic CT mapping shows lower bone density with older age across the pelvis, sacrum, lower spine, and proximal femur, ...

The findings may help researchers develop better tools for identifying people at higher risk.

A retrospective cohort study of 228 kidney cancer patients found follow-up CT scans exceeded guideline recommendations while ...

Newswise — Head and abdominal trauma is a leading cause of death for children. About 1%–2% of children who come to emergency departments with head or abdominal injuries require immediate intervention.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - More than half of patients receiving abdominal CT scans, an advanced type of X-ray, got them for tests they did not need, exposing them to excess radiation that could raise the ...

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. Sarcopenia is ...

Despite concerns about exposing patients to excessive amounts of radiation from CT scans, a Massachusetts General Hospital study finds that such tests avoided hospitalization in nearly one in four ...