There has been an escalating risk of brain cancer associated with increasing radiation dose to the brain from CT examinations, a cohort study of more than 650,000 children and young adults indicated.

About 40% of cancers among Americans can be attributed to potentially modifiable factors such as smoking, drinking, obesity, and physical inactivity. If a widely reported study from earlier this year ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve been reading that people shouldn’t get CT scans unless they’re necessary. How do I know if it’s necessary? And how real are the risks of cancer from a CT scan? Computerized ...

Other experts say the risk of cancer from CT scans is minimal, and these imaging exams are an important diagnostic tool for various cancers. A commonly used computerized scan may slightly increase ...

Researchers estimated that the use of CT scans in 2023 would cause 102,700 lifetime cancers, including 93,000 cancers in adults and 9700 cancers in children. Radiation from computed tomography (CT) ...

Researchers at the University of Southern California recently used high-resolution CT scanners and medical-grade 3-D printers ...

CT scans are the first-line imaging technique for detecting adrenal tumors. They provide detailed and precise images. With the use of imaging tests, adrenal masses are being detected more frequently, ...

CT scans pose a greater cancer risk than previously thought About 103,000 future cancers are projected to occur due to CT scans conducted in 2023 CT scans could account for 5% of all new cancer ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Lung Cancer, Scan, Essay Can Be Used Only To Illustrate Cancer, ...

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