According to Mayo Clinic, CT scan machines are used for an array of purposes including diagnosing muscle and bone disorders, such as bone tumours and fractures, pinpointing the location of a tumour, ...
While these advanced imaging tools save lives by detecting injuries and illness, mounting evidence suggests they may come with long-term consequences that patients need to understand before agreeing ...
A recent study reveals a potential link between widespread CT scan usage in the US and an estimated 103,000 future cancer cases from 2023 scans alone. While CT scans are vital for diagnosis, their ...