Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scans help doctors detect everything from cancer to kidney stones. But some physicians are raising concerns about the safety of such procedures — most notably, an ...

Medical imaging scans that create detailed images of the body’s internal structures are widely used in medicine. Doctors need them to detect and manage certain types of cancer, assess the extent of ...

Dear Dr. Roach: How much power do you think administrative employees in a doctor’s office should have over patient care? I like my doctor and his nursing staff, but I’m quite upset about a situation ...

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 ...

A new study reveals that only about 1 in 3 patients with prostate cancer have a successful first CT simulation, while 1 in 6 need to be rescheduled for another day.

DEAR DR. ROACH: How much power do you think administrative employees in a doctor's office should have over patient care? I like my doctor and his nursing staff, but I'm quite upset about a situation ...