However, the biological effects and health risks at less than 100 mGy, e. g., from computed tomography (CT) have not been ascertained. To investigate the biological effects of lowdose exposure from a ...
» Does the patient exposure from a CT procedure depend on the number of slices? Before answering this question, let’s compare two radiation quantities involved. First, dose, or absorbed dose, ...
A novel SPECT/CT acquisition method can accurately detect radiopharmaceutical biodistribution in a convenient manner for prostate cancer patients, opening the door for more personalized treatment.
Higher levels of artificial light at night were linked to increased stress-related activity in the brain, inflamed arteries and a higher risk of heart disease, according to a preliminary study ...
2020 JAN 22 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News-- Researchers detail new data in Computers - Computer-Assisted Tomography. According to news reporting from Boston, ...
µCT stands for micro-computed tomography – or X-Ray imaging in three dimensions. Similar to hospital CT scanners, these devices are suited for preclinical X-Ray imaging with resolution to the ...
This paper analyzes hospital characteristics that are associated with higher average costs and charges for venipuncture, computed tomography procedures (computerized axial tomography [CAT] scans), and ...
Progress made to reduce radiation-related risks – while maintaining the benefits – for patients who need frequent medical imaging was discussed at a virtual meeting held by the IAEA this week.