May 1, 2025 — Researchers detail their discoveries about why the brain tumor glioblastoma is so aggressive. Their findings center on ZIP4, a protein that transports zinc throughout the body and ...

There are four main types of astrocytomas: pilocytic astrocytoma, diffuse astrocytoma, anaplastic astrocytoma, and glioblastoma ... such as MRI and CT scans, and sometimes a biopsy for a ...

In a complete response, there will be no indication of cancer present on a physical exam or imaging studies such as a computed tomography (CT) scan ... triple-negative breast cancer, and glioblastoma ...

We live in an age where medical technology can uncover what the naked eye can’t, and CT scans are a major part of that advancement. But with growing chatter around radiation exposure and ...

A new analysis estimates that more than 100,000 cancer cases per year could be caused by radiation from CT scans. In some cases, the information provided by a CT scan could also be obtained from ...

A hot potato: A new study from UC San Francisco is raising alarms about the widespread use of computed tomography (CT) scans in the United States, warning that the technology may be responsible ...

A recent study in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that CT scans, while vital for diagnosis, may elevate cancer risk due to radiation exposure. With CT scan usage up 30% since 2007, experts estimate ...

May 8, 2025 – If you’ve ever hesitated before getting a CT scan, you’re not alone. A recent study linked 5% of all new cancer cases to radiation exposure from CT scans – a finding that’s ...

A new study has set off alarm bells, attributing the overuse of computed tomography – or CT – scans to around 5% of new cancer diagnoses annually. Since 2007, this imaging technology has seen ...

Computer tomography scans, or CT scans, are an invaluable tool for diagnosing cancer and other conditions. But in a cruel twist, the medical imaging technique may be more harmful than once thought ...