CT scans and MRIs are imaging procedures that help healthcare providers see inside your body. CT scans are generally faster, less expensive, and more widely available compared to MRIs. MRIs provide ...

You will be asked to fill out a short medical history questionnaire before your CT scan. Once completed, you may be asked to remove jewelry and metal objects, such as watches, necklaces, eyeglasses, ...

Patients undergoing or about to undergo general surgical procedures can have better CT scan quality from intravenous contrast material with no increased risk for acute kidney injury, according to ...

Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a new X-ray imaging technique that extracts three distinct types of ...

A CT urogram is a test that uses a CT scan and a special dye or contrast medium. It allows doctors to diagnose problems such as kidney and bladder stones, certain cancers, and structural ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - An Eastern Iowa family says a loved one diagnosed with cancer can’t receive the needed CT scan because of a global shortage of contrast dye. “I’ve never heard about this, ...

Rachel works as a CRNA where she provides anesthesia care across the lifespan, including pediatric anesthesia, with a primary focus on orthopedic anesthesia. She is also an Assistant Professor at the ...

Preparation guidelines for a CT scan depend on the type of scan you’re having. If you’re having a bowel scan or a scan with contrast dye, you may need to adjust your diet. Preparation for a CT scan ...