Frequent Use of Double CT Scans Raises Radiation Worries
Patients May Have Undergone Unnecessary Double CT Scans. Thousands of Medicare chest patients throughout the country may have undergone unnecessary double CT scans, according to a report from The New York Times. The report adds to a growing mountain of evidence that indicates Americans are being needlessly exposed to unhealthy … [Read more...]
Kids’ CT Scans Could be Reduced
Traumatic brain injury. A new study says CT scans could be reduced in children with moderate head injuries if emergency room doctors opted for a period of observation before deciding on a scan. According to the study, which is published in the journal Pediatrics, such practices could result in 39 fewer CT scans for every 1,000 … [Read more...]
Botched CT Scans at Cedars-Sinai Lawsuit
Patient Who Received A Radiation Overdose From CT Scans Filed A Lawsuit. A patient who received a radiation overdose from a CT brain scan at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has filed a class action lawsuit against the hospital. The lawsuit, which was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, also names GE Healthcare as a defendant. Last … [Read more...]
