Heavy cigarette smoking is one of the main causes of lung cancer claiming maximum number of lives annually. Early diagnosis of the cancer gives an opportunity to reduce their risk of death in both men and women. American Cancer Society…
A study published in the journal Radiology indicates that the potential risk of radiation induced cancer due to exposure to the CT scan is much lower when compared to the threat laid by the health conditions that require the scanning.…
Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) showed through their analysis that screening mammograms every alternate year for older women above 65 years is as beneficial as annual exams and may even reduce the false positives. Researchers studied…
A new study reported by the Italian researchers’ states that lung ultrasound can detect asymptomatic lung congestion in kidney failure patients which increases the risks of premature deaths and cardiovascular problems. Kidney failure patients cannot eliminate excess fluid from the…
Recent study revealed that MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) can detect neural tube disorders (NTDs) which cannot be detected by ultrasonography. MRI complements ultrasonography; uncertain ultrasonography findings can be cleared by foetal MRI without any risk to the foetus. Neural tube…
We all have read so much about breast cancers that every breast lump look scary, but this is not the exact picture. The social awareness is created, in order to emphasize the importance of self breast examination, since this is…