Figure 1. CT abdomen of this patient shows three radio-opaque stones in the left kidney. New findings show substantial potential for reducing radiation exposure to patients by using ultrasound first ...

Getty Images In a study, a positive PSMA PET/CT scan was associated with a significant 4.5-fold higher adjusted risk for disease progression. Positive results on PSMA PET/CT scans predict more ...

CT scans and MRIs both capture images within your body. CT scans provide pictures of tissues, organs, and skeletal structure, while MRIs are more detailed and can show abnormal tissue. The biggest ...

If your doctor orders a CT scan, here is what you need to know: Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A computed tomography scan — also ...

The size of renal tumors on CT or X-ray images is often used to decide whether a patient is suitable to undergo nephron-sparing surgery (NSS). Previous studies that compared the apparent size of renal ...

A consultant says it is important to diagnose or rule out cancer quickly to reduce anxiety.