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Contrast materials can help highlight areas of interest in MRI scans. Contrast injections may cause side effects like mild rashes and hives, but, in rare instances, it is also possible for a person to ...

CT scans and MRIs both capture images within your body. CT scans provide pictures of tissues, organs, and skeletal structure, while MRIs are more detailed and can show abnormal tissue. The biggest ...

A computed tomography (CT) head scan uses X-rays to develop a 3D image of the skull, brain, and other related areas of the head. A CT scan of the head can provide more detail than a traditional X-ray, ...

A new analysis estimates that more than 100,000 cancer cases per year could be caused by radiation from CT scans. In some cases, the information provided by a CT scan could also be obtained from other ...

Researchers are learning how Zika affects fetal brain development. — -- The devastating effects of the Zika virus on the brains of fetuses go beyond microcephaly, according to a new study ...

With celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton singing the praises of full-body MRI scans, a growing number of people are coughing up the cash for the preventive measure — but is the peace ...