A former nurse anesthetist at MidState Medical Center is suing Hartford HealthCare, alleging an operating room device exploded during surgery, injuring him and infecting him with dangerous bacteria.

Medical professionals use CT scans to help diagnose and stage bladder cancer. While CT scans can provide valuable information, they are not perfect and have certain limitations. However, CT scans may ...

Every CT is done only when warranted and is the need of the hour for accurate diagnosis or urgent intervention," added Dr Sanghavi. For instance, if you're in an emergency room with severe abdominal ...

A heart CT scan uses X-rays to create an image of the heart and blood vessels. Healthcare professionals may also refer to it as cardiac CT angiography. A CT scan is a noninvasive imaging procedure.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Paul Hsieh, M.D., covers healthcare economics, innovation, and policy. Radiologists have fielded numerous questions in recent ...