CT (short for computed tomography, and often pronounced as “cat”) scans use a mix of X-ray and computer technology to provide detailed images of the body, John Hopkins Medicine explains, ...

A CT scan uses what’s called “ionizing” radiation. It’s powerful enough to pass through your body to create clear images on a computer. This type of radiation could raise your chances of ...

Under new federal rules, doctors and imaging centers have to more closely track and report the doses of radiation that ...

A computer "reads" this to create an image in ... MRI is the preferred diagnostic tool -- especially for brain imaging, although CT scan is still chosen for strokes because it is better at ...

A CT scan uses numerous X-rays to capture a cross-section of your body. It can detect soft tissues and blood vessels. A computer then uses the X-rays to create a three-dimensional image of your ...

CT scans of internal organs, bone, soft tissue and blood vessels provide greater clarity and reveal more details than X ray or radiograph exams. X ray images are two dimensional representations while ...

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 ...

ST. ALBANS — Northwestern Medical Center recently completed an upgrade project to replace its CT (Cat Scan) equipment, ...

CT scans ‘routinely’ deliver up to three times the radiation they should, which can lead to 36,000 cases of cancer a year.