Researchers have managed to radiologically view the novel coronavirus infected individuals, and this could be a step towards early detection of this virus and diagnosis of those infected by it. The ...

With the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic in China spreading to other countries around the world, with numerous fatalities, scientists are looking for new methods for more efficient and accurate ...

Lung cancer is the No. 1 cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Screening with low dose computed tomography (called low dose CT or LDCT) can save lives for people at high risk for this ...

Patients are exposed to 2% of the radiation of a normal CT scan TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Low-dose CT chest scans could help detect pneumonia in at-risk patients while exposing them ...

A CT scan of healthy lungs looks typical in size with no inflammation, allowing the diaphragm to dome. Lungs with emphysema can look overinflated, with muscle loss, making the diaphragm misshapen. The ...

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the U.S. have been plagued by a seemingly never-ending stream of shortages: of personal protective equipment, ICU beds, ...

Dr George Owiti, a radiographer at Kericho County Hospital examines the Chest CT results of a patient admitted to the hospital. [James Wanzala, Standard] Despite recent breakthroughs that have ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Lung Cancer, Scan, Essay Can Be Used Only To Illustrate Cancer, ...

Chest CT scans of three representative patients from the Framingham Heart Study. The deep learning system has identified and outlined the heart (blue contours) and coronary calcium (orange contours). ...