FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- About 500,000 children per year end up in ERs because of head injury. And about half of them undergo a CT scan. But the American Academy of Pediatrics reports that a third of ...

CHICAGO (AP) - A study is raising concerns about CT scans given to kids during emergency room visits. The study says the number of ER visits nationwide in which children were given CT scans surged ...

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 ...

Child-sized toy helps young patients practice MRI and CT procedures on stuffed animals ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. CHICAGO • The first large study to examine the use of X-rays, CT scans and other medical radiation in children estimates the ...

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 ...