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Will a CT Scan Give You Cancer?
Radiation from the images causes 5 percent of cancer cases, according to a new study. The doctor who made this grim discovery ...
Blood test could predict skin cancer recurrence, study shows
A new study reveals blood tests can predict melanoma recurrence by detecting circulating tumor DNA. Research shows 80% of ...
Live Science on MSN7d
Simple blood test could reveal likelihood of deadly skin cancer returning, study suggests
A simple blood test could reveal who is at high risk of skin cancer recurrence after tumor-removal surgery.The test can ...
Radiation from CT scans has higher risk of cancer than previously thought, study says
Local experts said patients should be aware of the radiation risks of CT scans but not shy away from the technology, which ...
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New cardiac CT scanner could be a game-changer for Tampa Bay area patients
The newest, state-of-the-art CT scanner takes over 550 pictures. The 3D images with contrast detect blockages in the coronary ...
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CT Scans Linked to New Cancer Diagnoses in U.S., But Overall Risk is Low
CT scans combine a series of X-rays into 3-dimensional pictures. These medical imaging tests use ionizing radiation to create ...
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New study finds CT scans could be a major contributor to cancer in the US
UCSF researchers call for greater awareness of the potential risks associated with CT scans, emphasizing the need for ...
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St. Luke’s first in the Lehigh Valley to offer novel, noninvasive test for heart disease
St. Luke’s University Health Network now offers a proven, noninvasive diagnostic option for people with suspected heart ...
When will cancer return? Personalized Signatera blood test can find early signs of disease
On average when positive, Signatera tests have a 98%-99% rate of accurately predicting the presence of cancer depending on the cancer, and the false-positive rate is less than 2% to 1% depending on ...