Medical Mystery: Brain Swelling Solved Sep 25, 2009
A computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan revealed a small cyst on Amanda's left ovary. Clark showed the results to attending OB-GYN Dr. Rebecca Kolp. (CBS News -- Health)
Presby offers next-generation technology Sep 8, 2009
The LightSpeed VCT XTe 64-slice computed tomography scanner with Adaptive Statistical Iterative Reconstruction (ASIR) delivers high-speed, high-quality images with significantly less radiation, representing an important advancement in Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT or CT) scan diagnostics. For patients, this means exposure to radiation is slashed by 30 to 40 percent for routine scans and up to 60 percent in some patients. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Author's "Tumor" Was A Baby Bump Jul 14, 2009
Six months -- and numerous x-rays and prescription hormones later -- Cohen was raced to an emergency Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) scan for a large abdominal tumor, which turned out not to be a tumor at all. She was six months pregnant. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Alaska's medical centers go online to diagnose strokes May 19, 2009
Neurologists at Alaska Regional can receive computerized axial tomography (CAT scan) images of the brain for review by neurologists and neurosurgeons to identify evidence of stroke. This capability of image sharing is available only between Alaska Regional and other facilities statewide with CAT scan capabilities, such as Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Juneau's Bartlett and Mat-Su Regional hospitals, said spokeswoman Kjerstin Lastufka. (Juneau Empire)
