The risk from a single scan is low, but not zero. The younger the patient, the greater the risk. Children and teenagers are ...

A new study is projecting how radiation from computed tomography imaging​, or CT scans, could lead to future cancers.

(Gray News) - CT scans could be an “important cause of cancer” in the United States, according to a new study. According to ...

CT scans are a vital part of modern medicine. Found in every hospital and many clinics, they give doctors a fast and detailed ...

The most common types of cancers estimated to be a result of CT scans were lung cancer and colon cancer—two cancers that are ...

Radiation from imaging could lead to lung, breast and other future cancers, with a 10-fold increased risk for babies, ...

The radiation from this form of medical imaging may account for 5% of annual cancer diagnoses — a figure that puts it in line with alcohol and obesity as a risk factor.

The most common projected cancers in adults were lung cancer, colon cancer, leukemia, bladder cancer, and stomach cancer.

"CT can save lives, but its potential harms are often overlooked," said Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, the study's lead author ...

A new study suggests the cumulative effects of ionizing radiation from CT scans may raise a person's lifetime risk of ...

UCSF researchers call for greater awareness of the potential risks associated with CT scans, emphasizing the need for ...