Iodinated contrast media administration carries a rare long-term risk for excess iodine load on thyroid dysfunction, according to study results published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology ...

Computed tomography, commonly called a CT scan or CAT scan, uses special X-rays to give your doctor a look inside of your body. It can show the size and location of thyroid cancer and whether it ...

Preparation guidelines for a CT scan depend on the type of scan you’re having. If you’re having a bowel scan or a scan with contrast dye, you may need to adjust your diet. Preparation for a CT ...

CT scans, which use computer tomography, have increased 30% from 68.7 million in 2007 to 93 million in 2023. They are more detailed than X-rays, but research has found radiation from CT scans is ...