Health News Archives

New Scanner May Improve Cancer Care
Integrated PET/CT scanner more effective at 'staging' tumors

CT Screening for Lung Cancer Questioned
Study finds no proof it offers any benefits

A Simple Way to Prevent Kidney Failure
Intravenous sodium bicarbonate does the trick

Two Scans Better Than One for Lung Cancer
CT and PET combination improves targeting of tumors for radiation treatment

Better Breast Scans
Computer-aided diagnosis systems improve effectiveness of disease screens

Faster Brain Images Help Stroke Patients
New MRI technology improves diagnosis

MRIs Catch Multiple Sclerosis Early
Scan gives doctors head start on treatment, new guidelines say

Cardiac Scan Predicts Heart Attack Risk
But expert wonders whether it's any better than a skilled doctor

Safer CT Scans for Kids
New method reduces radiation dose for children

Scanning for Heart Disease
Combination imaging offers good evaluation of coronary damage