News tagged with ct scan
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Human skin model shows signaling pathway effects from low dose exposure
(Medical Xpress) -- In studies on a human skin tissue model, researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory used a systems biology approach to show that an ionizing radiation dose mimicking that received ...
Genetics
Apr 25, 2012 |
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Study finds posterior C1 fixation to be safe, accurate
(HealthDay) -- Posterior C1 screw fixation can be performed safely and accurately, without significant hemorrhaging, according to a study published in the March issue of The Spine Journal.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 06, 2012 |
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Obese patients face higher radiation exposure from CT scans -- but new technology can help
Most medical imaging equipment is not designed with overweight and obese patients in mind. As a result, these individuals can be exposed to higher levels of radiation during routine X-ray and CT scans.
Medical research
Apr 05, 2012 |
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Cardiac CT is faster, more effective for evaluating patients with suspected heart attack
Cardiac computed tomography angiography scans (CT scans that look at the heart) can provide a virtually instant verdict on whether chest pain is from blockage of the coronary arteries. When used early to evaluate chest pain, ...
Cardiology
Mar 27, 2012 |
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New way to image bleeding in arteries of the brain
New research from the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute shows that by using a CT scan (computerized tomography), doctors can predict which patients are at risk of continued bleeding in the brain after a stroke. ...
Neuroscience
Mar 08, 2012 |
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Whole-body CT scans in trauma can prove but not exclude injuries
For assessing severe trauma, single-pass whole-body computed tomography (CT) can prove but not definitively exclude the presence of injuries and should be performed later than 30 minutes after admission to an emergency department ...
Health
Mar 05, 2012 |
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Doctors find new way to predict recurrent stroke
New research from the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) shows that using a CT (computerised tomography) scan, doctors can predict if patients who have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke, ...
Cardiology
Feb 24, 2012 |
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Medicare and Medicaid CT scan measure is unreliable: study
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have published findings that question the reliability of a new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) quality measure. The study, "Assessment of Medicare's Imaging ...
Cancer
Feb 23, 2012 |
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Clot-busting drugs appear safe for treating 'wake-up' stroke patients
Clot-busting drugs may be safe for patients who wake up experiencing stroke symptoms, according to preliminary research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2012.
Cardiology
Feb 01, 2012 |
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CT scans for dizziness in the ER: Worth the cost?
Performing CT scans in the emergency department for patients experiencing dizziness may not be worth the expense – an important finding from Henry Ford Hospital researchers as hospitals across the country look for ways ...
Health
Jan 26, 2012 |
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Notre Dame, Purdue and GE Healthcare partner on "ultra low" radiation-dose, high clarity CT technology
Demonstrating their shared legacy of innovative research and commitment to patient-centered medical technology, the University of Notre Dame, Purdue University and GE Healthcare have announced the commercial ...
Cancer
Dec 02, 2011 |
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New test could help thousands of patients with high blood pressure
A new test developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge could help doctors diagnose thousands of people with the most common curable cause of high blood pressure (hypertension). Research funded ...
Medical research
Dec 01, 2011 |
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Hit reset on cancer screening: 'Tests not perfect'
It turns out that catching cancer early isn't always as important as we thought.
Cancer
Nov 07, 2011 |
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Trio of studies support use of PET/CT scans as prostate cancer staging tool
Recent studies have suggested that C-11 choline positron emission tomography/computerized tomography (PET/CT) scans can be utilized as a staging and potentially therapeutic tool in prostate cancer. The results of three studies, ...
Cancer
Oct 21, 2011 |
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Minority children less likely to receive CT scans following head trauma
African-American and Hispanic children are less likely to receive a cranial computed tomography (CT) scan in an emergency department (ED) following minor head trauma than white children, according to an abstract presented ...
Health
Oct 14, 2011 |
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