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Scientists confirm CT scanning doesn't interfere with natural decomposition processes, opening new windows into understanding how fossils form.
Archaeopteryx is the fossil that clearly demonstrated Darwin's views. It's the oldest known fossil bird, and it helps show that all birds -- including the ones alive today -- emerged from dinosaurs.
A new study published in Palaeontology has confirmed that X-ray computed tomography (XCT scanning) can be used to monitor ...
The longtime medical director for Ottawa Race Weekend is striving to carry on his late wife, Sindy Hooper's, charitable ...
CT scans are a common test used by radiologists to examine what's happening inside the body. These scans use a small amount of radiation, raising concerns that they could cause cancer. Mark ...
For Stephan Fihn, the reward was seeing how Veterans Affairs research changed his patients' lives. "A big one was the management of prostate enlargement. You know, when I went into practice, the ...
There are, however, some major issues with the media reports. Although CT scans can and sometimes do cause cancer in patients, the reality is that you probably aren’t in much danger when you go ...
Sources indicate the system, which initially required significant upfront and annual maintenance costs, has now effectively become a “white elephant.” As a result, CT and MRI appointments have ...
CT scans are a vital part of modern medicine. Found in every hospital and many clinics, they give doctors a fast and detailed look inside the body – helping to diagnose everything from cancer ...
A CT scan of the abdomen can show the organs, blood vessels, and bones in your abdominal cavity. The multiple images provided by the scan can give your doctor many different views of your body.