Abdominal CT scans (also called CAT scans), are a type of specialized X-ray. They help your doctor see the organs, blood vessels, and bones in your abdomen. We’ll explain why your doctor may ...

Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD Computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are two types of imaging procedures. They both create detailed images of the internal body ...

Brain death determination sits at the fraught intersection of critical-care medicine, ethics, and organ-donation logistics.

Positron emission tomography, also known as a PET scan, produces 3D color images of processes within the human body. Doctors often use PET scans to diagnose a condition or track its progression.

Penn researchers are using CT scanning to unlock the secrets of centuries-old basses and string instruments. CT scans are typically used to look for cancer, organ damage and other medical issues. But ...

Computed tomography (CT) scanning provides images of sections of the body (slices) using special X ray equipment and sophisticated computers. CT scans of internal organs, bone, soft tissue and blood ...