Unneeded Diagnostic Imaging Remains a Substantial Problem in U.S.: Report
Researchers from Stanford and the Mayo Clinic are calling for reductions in unnecessary medical testing, which can lead to extraneous procedures and patient risks.
Tag Archives: CT Scan
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Concussion Prediction Rules Can Decrease Need For CT Scans For Children: Study
Implementing protocols to predict traumatic brain injuries for children can reduce the number of CT scans they need performed and thus lower children's radiation exposure, according to a new study.
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Medical Procedure Costs Available Online in Only Six States, Public Citizen Finds
Only six states provide consumers with a way to anticipate and compare medical costs for basic procedures, and those are often problematic, according to the findings of a new Public…
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Patients Unaware of Diagnostic Imaging Radiation Risks: Study
Researchers surveying patients about CT scans and radiation exposure found most do not understand the risks of many types of diagnostic scans.
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Medical Scan Risks Not Being Relayed To Patients: Study
A study finds that about one-third of all patients do not fully understand the risks of medical testing procedures they undergo.
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More Info on CT Scan Radiation Risks Needed for Cancer Patients: Study
A new study finds patients are poorly informed about the risks of radiation from medical scans and other treatments.
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EPA Issues Guidance on Protection From Radiation During X-Ray Procedures
The EPA has issued new X-ray guidance for federal facilities, calling for them to use the lowest amounts of radiation possible for patient safety.
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Doctors Often Order Unnecessary CT Scans: Consumer Reports
A new report suggests that doctors often order too many CT scans, overexposing patients to unnecessary levels of radiation.
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Children May Be Getting Too Many CT Scans: Report
The findings of a new study suggests that children may be receiving too many CT scans, which could result in high rates of cancer.
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Radiologist Malpractice Lawsuit Results in $2.1M Verdict
A New York man has been awarded $2.1 million in damages following a medical malpractice lawsuit filed against a radiology group that failed to report a spinal lesion, which ultimately…
