computed tomography

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But a new study questions whether scans—specifically computed tomography scans—are causing more cancer than we thought, specifically among the patients who receive them.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2025

In this way, results equivalent to those of computed tomography can be obtained, since volumetric and geometric measurements are translated into femur resistance capacity results of the scanned subject.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2024

For those who can get screened, the most common way is using low-dose computed tomography scans, called LDCT.

From Washington Post • Feb. 1, 2023

The researchers took a tiny skin sample for radiocarbon dating and used computed tomography to virtually autopsy the mummy.

From Scientific American • Oct. 28, 2022

In particular, computed tomography scans taken by Justin Lemberg, a researcher in Dr. Shubin’s lab, have allowed scientists to peer inside rock to see the bones within.

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2022