BARCELONA, Spain — Data from a prospective imaging study question the use of x-ray radiography first in the diagnostic workup of patients with suspected axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), a practice ...

Computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are two types of imaging procedures. They both create detailed images of the internal body structures. While CT scans use X-rays to ...

CT scans, or CAT scans, are widely used to get internal images of the body and diagnose dangerous medical conditions — but they could pose a hidden risk. A new study from the University of California ...

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Today, medical imaging has transformed the way doctors diagnose disease, detect injuries, and monitor treatment. Two of the most commonly used scans to detect a disease are the CT scan and the MRI.

Some types of scans include X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound scans. Medical professionals use scans to help diagnose a range of health conditions.