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5 paź 2015 · ROCHESTER, Minn. — With questions lingering about the safety of medical imaging and the radiation that is used in some of those tests, Mayo Clinic radiation safety expert Cynthia McCollough, Ph.D., wrote a paper that provides clear answers that she hopes will allay patients’ fears.
Abstract. Articles in the scientific literature and lay press over the past several years have implied that computed tomography (CT) may cause cancer and that physicians and patients must exercise caution in its use.
Abstract. Articles in the scientific literature and lay press over the past several years have implied that computed tomography (CT) may cause cancer and that physicians and patients must exercise caution in its use.
In this article, common questions about CT scanning and radiation are answered to provide physicians with accurate information on which to base their medical decisions and respond to patient questions.
Our Research CT Scanners. The CT system installed in the CT Clinical Innovation Center, located in Mayo Clinic's Department of Radiology on Mayo Building's third floor, is a Siemens NAEOTOM Alpha, which was installed in 2021. The Alpha is a dual-source photon counting detector (PCD) CT scanner, and is the world’s first commercially available ...
In this article, common questions about CT scanning and radiation are answered to provide physicians with accurate information on which to base their medical decisions and respond to patient questions.
The mission of the CT Clinical Innovation Center at Mayo Clinic is to facilitate high-impact imaging innovations that translate directly into patient care. Our center develops and evaluates new computerized tomography (CT) technology, clinical applications and dose-reduction techniques.
