Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. It often goes unnoticed until it reaches an advanced ...

Medical professionals use CT scans to help diagnose and stage bladder cancer. While CT scans can provide valuable information, they are not perfect and have certain limitations. However, CT scans may ...

Medical imaging scans that create detailed images of the body's internal structures are widely used in medicine. Doctors need them to detect and manage certain types of cancer, assess the extent of ...

According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.

If you meet the criteria for lung cancer screening — meaning you are or have a history of being a heavy smoker, and are between 50 and 80 years old — experts recommend an annual low-dose computerized ...

Dr George Owiti, a radiographer at Kericho County Hospital examines the Chest CT results of a patient admitted to the hospital. [James Wanzala, Standard] Despite recent breakthroughs that have ...

According to the National Cancer Institute, parents should expect any doctor who orders a CT scan on a child to address these questions with them first. * Is CT the best examination to diagnose the ...

Early detection through these simple tests can go a long way in preventing chronic kidney disease and the need for dialysis ...

A 13-year-old boy suffered for three years with severe abdominal pain and vomiting, despite normal medical tests. Neurologist ...

Learn about CT Calcium Scoring, a non-invasive test for assessing cardiac risk in individuals over 30 with potential symptoms ...

ALTON If you (or someone you know) is a smoker or a previous smoker, completing a low-dose CT screening could save your ...