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Lumbar spine CT radiation doses were lowered by 41 percent and still delivered diagnostic quality images.

Abdominal CT scans that include the lumbar spine but that are performed for other purposes may help identify patients with osteoporosis.

Standard CT protocol for trauma patients is leading to overutilization of the exam.

What if you could combine your CT and MRI machines, obtaining simultaneous and in vivo images? You’re one step closer, thanks to researchers like Ge Wang, PhD.

Early use of FLT-PET/CT screening during treatment for head and neck cancer can indicate long-term patient outcomes.

Concerns over inappropriate use of CTC prompted CMS to halt reimbursement, but research shows that CTC is not being used inappropriately.

Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc. has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Scenaria Advanced 128 CT system, the company announced.

Single photon emission computed tomography ventilation/perfusion imaging may show early changes to the lung caused by cigarette smoke exposure.

Doctors don’t always discuss the risks of CT scans with patients. One researcher explains why and the implications for radiologists.

Radiologist and artist Satre Stuelke, MD, MFA, acquires CT scans of toys, food, and electronics.

The term “low dose” for reporting CT scan radiation dose is too vague, say editors of the journal Radiology. Here one editor discusses the goal of abolishing the term.

CMS is allowing local contractors to determine coverage of new oncology PET tracers, but tracers for neurological or cardiac uses aren’t included in the change.

The FDA has approved Lymphoseek (technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept) Injection imaging agent that helps locate lymph nodes in patients with certain cancers.

CT scans of mummies show that plaque build-up and clogged arteries occurred among people 4,000 years ago, as well as today.

Reducing the CT colonography radiation dose from 120 kVp to 100 kVp resulted in a significant decrease in dose but minimal decrease in 3D image quality.

CT lung cancer screening could save up to 12,000 lives per year in the United States - and even more could be saved if the criteria were expanded.

CCTA is effective for determining heart attack risk in patients with suspected coronary artery disease - even if there are no treatable risk factors.

CT texture analysis of primary esophageal tumors may be a potential imaging biomarker, helping determine the effectiveness of chemotherapy.

Risks of radiation-induced cancer from CT scans in early adulthood are outweighed by the benefits obtained from the scans.

Amyloid imaging, used to detect plaques in the brain, may help diagnose cardiac amyloidosis, researchers said.

A rule aid comprising seven factors may aid physicians in deciding whether to refer children for abdominal CT scans following blunt trauma to the abdomen.

Radiation exposure from CCTAs has been significantly reduced with use of a new second-generation CT scanner, without compromising diagnostic accuracy.

A 2-day-old neonate presented to pediatric emergency with gross congenital anomaly.

Low-dose CT is an appropriate screening tool for lung cancer among high-risk patients, say new guidelines issued by the American Cancer Society.

Adding virtual colonoscopy, or CT colonography, by adding the test to HEDIS could improve colorectal cancer screening compliance.