Breast CT scan faster, more effective than mammogram: study

A new scan may yield more detailed and faster results than mammography in screening women for breast cancer, a study suggests. A cone-beam breast CT scan uses X-ray beams to provide a ...
The Brown Daily Herald

Brown researchers highlight which abnormalities in lung CT scans might reveal non-lung cancers

A lung CT scan, or computerized tomography scan, is a vital tool used to detect lung cancer, but can also be useful in ...
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Oxford CT scan method shows promise for early endometriosis detection

Oxford University researchers have developed a CT scan technique using a molecular tracer to detect early-stage endometriosis, potentially reducing the years-long diagnostic delay many women face. The ...

Do you need statins? Heart scans can help decide

Low-cost coronary artery calcium scans can help determine if you need statin drugs, especially if you're 40-75.
American Lung Association

The Conversation that Saved Her Life: Teresa’s Lung Scan Story

Teresa explains how learning about the new parameters for low-dose CT scans led to her early lung cancer diagnosis and ...