to examine the potential impact of opportunistic CT bone density screening. The analysis included 2,897,040 beneficiaries, of whom 20.2 percent underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), and ...

Implementing opportunistic computed tomography (CT) bone density screening could increase ... not undergo DEXA but did undergo at least one CT scan that included the L1 vertebral body (67.8 ...

MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Hospitals and imaging centers are now required to track and report radiation exposure from CT scans under new Medicare regulations. The rules, which began ...

Deep learning–based reconstruction (DLR) significantly improved image quality in temporal bone ultrahigh-resolution CT (UHR-CT) for both adult and paediatric protocols, reducing noise and ...

A bone scan is a nuclear imaging test that can help tell you if you have certain types of bone disease. You may get this kind of scan to see if cancer has spread to your bones or to view how well ...

Hospitals and imaging centers are now required to track and report radiation exposure from CT scans under new Medicare regulations. The rules, which began rolling out in January, come as ...

Computed tomography (CT) scans are imaging tests that are highly effective at detecting and monitoring bladder cancer. Bladder cancer is a type of urinary tract cancer. It affects the bladder’s ...

Smith-Bindman and like-minded colleagues have long pushed for federal policies aimed at improving safety for patients undergoing CT scans. Under new Medicare regulations effective this year ...

to examine the potential impact of opportunistic CT bone density screening. The analysis included 2,897,040 beneficiaries, of whom 20.2% underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), and 22.7% ...

Computed tomography -- also known as computed axial tomography, a CT scan, or a CAT scan -- is a tool doctors use to diagnose many types of health problems. Special X-ray equipment creates images ...

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 ...