Computed tomography

Acute aortic syndrome: New guideline for hard-to-diagnose condition published for clinicians

Acute aortic syndrome (AAS) is a life-threatening condition that underlies one in 2,000 visits to the emergency department for severe chest or back pain. 

Jul 21, 2020, 19:09 PM IST

AI system spots often-missed lung cancer tumors

Researchers have taught a computer how to detect tiny specks of lung cancer in computed tomography (CT) scans, which radiologists often have a difficult time identifying.

Aug 27, 2018, 13:05 PM IST

CT scans may increase brain cancer risk

CT scans are sometimes used to identify conditions associated with an increased tumour risk.

Jul 20, 2018, 17:51 PM IST

Low radiation during CT scan can lower cancer chances

Low radiation during computed tomography (CT) scans can reduce the chances of cancer in patients undergoing treatment, doctors here said on Thursday.

Oct 01, 2015, 22:04 PM IST