A CT scan (also called a CAT scan) is a series of cross-sectional X-ray images of the body. Learn why a CT scan is performed and what to expect during one.

Your healthcare provider may recommend a CT scan with a contrast agent (dye). They may give you an intravenous (IV) injection, which may cause a warm feeling throughout your body.

A Winnipeg family is speaking out after they say their grandmother's CT scan involving medical contrast dye went horribly wrong.

A CT scan of the head was obtained in two cases during aneurysm coiling. The value of the IA-CTA and IV-CTV images compared with conventional CT and MRI images was qualitatively assessed. Results All ...

A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the body. MRI can help with viewing injuries, tumors ...

Appropriate Use of CT Scans . It is important to understand that not every patient presenting with common symptoms, such as abdominal pain or headaches, requires a CT scan. Thoughtful healthcare ...

A study on early detection of lung cancer found that the low-dose CT cancer screening test can reduce mortality for those at high risk, in fact, survival rates are more than four times higher when ...

During magnetic resonance angiography, you lie flat inside the magnetic resonance imaging scanner. This is a large, tunnel-like tube. In some cases, a special dye, known as contrast, may be added to ...

Hartford HealthCare and OnMed, has launched the nation’s first OnMed CareStation inside ‘Terminal A’ at Bradley International Airport.

By Pamela Mahler June 18, 2025. There are plenty of great reasons to invest in a bathroom remodel for your home. It’s well known that there are two rooms that really sell houses: kitchens and ...