Thursday, November 12, 2009

CT scans

Doctor Self-Referral: Should You Get That X-Ray or CT Scan?

Doctors make money when they prescribe and perform diagnostic tests. That's a conflict of interest. more >>

For Better CT Scan Readings, Add Patient’s Photo

Radiologists came up with more findings when they saw the patients whose scans they were analyzing. more >>

Facing a CT Scan? Think About Radiation

The evidence continues to mount that we might be getting too much. more >>

Coronary CT Scans Make the Cut

On comfort, speed, and safety, the high-tech cardiac test beats the alternative, an invasive angiogram. more >>

The Doctor Says Get a CT Scan. Should You?

An expert on radiation offers some insights on how much is too much more >>

More Medicine Isn't Better Medicine

Please back slowly away from that antibiotic bottle, ma'am. Don't lie down in the CT scanner, sir. You could get hurt. more >>

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