Thymus, a small and relatively unknown organ, may play a bigger role in the immune system of adults than was previously believed. With age, the glandular tissue in the thymus is replaced by fat, but, ...

Medical professionals use CT scans to help diagnose and stage bladder cancer. While CT scans can provide valuable information, they are not perfect and have certain limitations. However, CT scans may ...

A heart CT scan uses X-rays to create an image of the heart and blood vessels. Healthcare professionals may also refer to it as cardiac CT angiography. A CT scan is a noninvasive imaging procedure.

CT scans offer one way to learn more about the location, size, and shape of a brain aneurysm. A brain aneurysm is a weak or very thin spot on an artery in the brain that bulges out and fills with ...

Imagine you and your neighbor both need brain CT scans — common imaging procedures that use special X-ray equipment. You both have commercial health insurance and go to the same hospital for 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 ...

CT scans use a series of X-rays to see inside your body. It’s considered the gold standard for diagnosing kidney stones, but the procedure is not without some risks. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

When Chris Abrunzo was in his early 20s, his father was struck by the kind of heart attack known as a "widow maker." The severe cardiac events are often fatal, and while Abrunzo's father survived, it ...

Myasthenia gravis often affects younger women, older men and can include a set of confusing symptoms such as slurred speech and drooping eyes. Austin doctor leads clinical trials into new treatments.

A recent study reveals a potential link between widespread CT scan usage in the US and an estimated 103,000 future cancer cases from 2023 scans alone. While CT scans are vital for diagnosis, their ...

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 ...