There is a positive association between exposure to at least 1 head/neck CT scan and the risk for pediatric brain tumors.

UCSF researchers call for greater awareness of the potential risks associated with CT scans, emphasizing the need for informed discussions between patients and doctors. A new study shows that CT scans ...

The posterior communicating artery supplies blood and oxygen to the brain in instances where the internal carotid or posterior cerebral arteries are blocked. The posterior cerebral arteries provide ...

Organ sensitivity to radiation varies at different ages. In adults, future cancers are likely to be linked to chest and abdomen CTs, whereas in children, brain CT scans carry a higher risk. CT scans ...

But, critics have raised concerns that the introduction of commercial brain scans could lead to undue worry and place added strain on GP services as individuals become anxious about their scan ...

RESTON, Va., April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The theoretical radiation risk proposed by Smith-Bindman, et al, is consistent with prior statistical modeling studies that are not based on actual ...

Davina also shared unseen before and after snaps from her scan revealing that the tumour has completely disappeared from her brain. Accompanying the video, Davina penned: 'So here it is.

Gadwal: In a major step towards strengthening public healthcare infrastructure in Jogulamba Gadwal district, District Collector B.Y.M. Santosh announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art CT ...

She said her GP requested a CT scan for her, which took place two weeks after she collapsed, and it revealed brain lesions. Health and Care Jersey (HCJ) said "learning about patient experiences is ...