To evaluate the possible association between paediatric head computed tomography (CT) examination and increased subsequent risk of malignancy and benign brain tumour. In the exposed cohort, 24 418 ...

It's a no-brainer that the brain needs a constant supply of blood to keep it going. But some medical conditions can block or reduce that life-giving flow. Whether it's a stroke, a clogged ...

Exposing a child to the nuclear radiation from two or three computed tomography (CT) head scans can triple its risk of developing brain cancer later in life, according to a 20-year study published on ...

A guideline developed by the American Academy of Neurology recommends immediate brain CT scans to screen certain emergency room patients with seizures. Evidence shows such scans can help doctors ...

Compare CT Scan vs MRI to learn about the procedure, process, price differences risks and benefits so you can decide which diagnostic test is best for your health ...

Most parents unaware of CT scan risks Children and young adults who had computer tomography (CT) scans of the head had a small but increased risk of later leukemia and brain cancer, data indicate.

The use of head CT scans has surged for diagnosing various conditions such as trauma and stroke, even though the procedure carries a known and elevated risk of cancer. Neurologists at the Yale School ...

Imagine you and your neighbor both need brain CT scans — common imaging procedures that use special X-ray equipment. You both have commercial health insurance and go to the same hospital for the ...

Test helps diagnose diseases but also raises the risk of cancer. June 12, 2012— -- The use of CT scans has tripled in the last 15 years, a new study found, which means the average American is ...

The use of head CT scans has surged for diagnosing various conditions such as trauma and stroke, even though the procedure carries a known and elevated risk of cancer. Neurologists at the Yale School ...