A Vancouver Island family is speaking out after their 11-year-old son died in hospital and they say it never should have happened. “He was a child who loved life, was full of energy, typical boy that ...

Dr. Saurabh Nandwani said hydrocephalus often results from infections like TB or absorption issues in the brain, leading to ...

Adults, however, may face a greater risk since most scans are performed on them. The most common cancers linked to CT scan exposure include lung, colon, bladder cancer, and leukemia.

According to a 2008 study, the average radiation dose from a CT scan ranges from 10-20 millisieverts (mSv), which corresponds to a lifetime risk of fatal cancer estimated at one in 2,000 scans.

May 8, 2025 – If you’ve ever hesitated before getting a CT scan, you’re not alone. A recent study linked 5% of all new cancer cases to radiation exposure from CT scans – a finding that’s ...

In 2023 alone, Americans underwent 93 million CT scans, a figure that researchers say could result in nearly 103,000 new cancer cases – three to four times higher than previous estimates.

With CT scan usage up 30% since 2007, experts estimate 103,000 future cancer cases could be linked to 2023 scans. CT scans, the life-saving imaging technology, can silently increase your cancer risk.

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 ...

A new spinal column procedure is promising rapid results with less hospital time. KING OF PRUSSIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- At any given time, about one in four Americans is dealing with low back pain.

Inclusion criteria encompassed single-segment fractures from T10 to L2, with clear imaging results. HU values were measured from computed tomography (CT) scans, specifically targeting the anterior ...

A CSF leak occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) escapes from the protective layer surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This is a serious condition that can cause headaches, seizures, or meningitis.

Automatic vertebrae identification and localization from arbitrary computed tomography (CT) images is challenging. Vertebrae usually share similar morphological appearance. Because of pathology and ...