He is now the boss of the 2nd largest group of private hospitals and clinics in Switzerland, the only one to be present in all the main linguistic regions of the country and in 14 cantons. Swiss Medical Network in less than 3 minutes! [swissmedical.net]

Credit: iStock NIBIB-funded researchers have developed an image reconstruction technique to more efficiently triage patients who present with symptoms of a stroke. [nibib.nih.gov]

Web page review process: This Web page is reviewed regularly by a physician with expertise in the medical area presented and is further reviewed by committees from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and the American College of Radiology [radiologyinfo.org]

• Abdominal Pain

  pain or difficulty breathing. often the best method for detecting cancers in the chest, abdomen and pelvis, such as lymphoma and cancers of the lung, liver, kidney, ovary and pancreas. [radiologyinfo.org]

• Stroke

  Imaging for acute ischemic stroke: Stroke, which can have lasting neurological injuries, is also a leading cause of death worldwide. [nibib.nih.gov]

  They can be used to: diagnose conditions – including damage to bones, injuries to internal organs, problems with blood flow, stroke, and cancer guide further tests or treatments – for example, CT scans can help determine the location, size and shape of [nhs.uk]

  In fact, this happens in most cases where a CT scan is needed to diagnose traumatic injuries or a stroke. If you’re scheduled for a CT scan with contrast dye, it may help to refrain from eating solid foods for up to 4 hours before your test. [healthline.com]

  […] pain Retinoblastoma Rett syndrome Ruptured spleen Sacroiliitis Salivary gland tumors Sarcoidosis Schizophrenia Sciatica Scrotal masses Seizures Sepsis Shaken baby syndrome Sinus headaches Spinal cord injury Spinal stenosis Sprained ankle Stomach cancer Stroke [mayoclinic.org]

  […] tumor, measure its size, identify its precise location and determine the extent of its involvement with other nearby tissue. an examination that plays a significant role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases that can lead to stroke [radiologyinfo.org]

• Polyps

  […] disease Meningioma Meningitis Menstrual cramps Merkel cell carcinoma Mesothelioma Migraine Migraine with aura Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Mouth cancer Multiple myeloma Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) Myasthenia gravis Nasal polyps [mayoclinic.org]

Information about a therapy, service, product or treatment does not in any way endorse or support such therapy, service, product or treatment and is not intended to replace advice from your doctor or other registered health professional. [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]

[…] you need to check how well treatment is working as part of your follow up after treatment Preparation for a CT scan Some CT scans need special preparation beforehand. [cancerresearchuk.org]

Leveraging CT images to guide treatments for COVID-19 and beyond: Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used with medical imaging, such as CT, to help improve diagnoses and guide treatment decisions. [nibib.nih.gov]

The costs for specific medical imaging tests, treatments and procedures may vary by geographic region. [radiologyinfo.org]

It helps diagnose medical conditions, for example when someone has internal injuries in an accident, and helps doctors plan medical treatment. [healthdirect.gov.au]

These datasets contribute to the development of algorithms for detection, prognosis, and optimization of therapy in acute COVID-19 patients and have the potential to contribute to the understanding of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC, [nibib.nih.gov]

If using contrast is absolutely necessary, your doctor may treat you with steroids or other medications to help prevent an allergic reaction. [healthline.com]

If the patient is a child, a parent or adult might be allowed to stand or sit nearby, but they will have to wear a lead apron to prevent radiation exposure. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Consuming only clear liquids helps prevent nausea when you receive the contrast dye. You can generally have broth, tea or black coffee, strained fruit juices, plain gelatin and soft drinks, like ginger ale. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Clinical trials Explore Mayo Clinic studies of tests and procedures to help prevent, detect, treat or manage conditions. Jan. 06, 2022 [mayoclinic.org]

Unlike MRI, an implanted medical device of any kind will not prevent you from having a CT scan. CT imaging provides real-time imaging, making it a good tool for guiding needle biopsies and needle aspirations. [radiologyinfo.org]