scans – Health

Use of CT scans during pregnancy soars, may pose health risk

The use of computed tomography scans during pregnancies has increased significantly over the past 21 years in the U.S. and one province in Canada. According to a large study involving multiple sites looking into the use of advanced imaging in pregnancy, CT scans were performed in about 0.8 percent of pregnancies in the U.S. and… Read More »

Sixth finger not a useless mutation, scientists say after brain scans of mother and son

Tying your shoes with one hand or having an intense advantage in video games might be possible if you have six fingers, according to researchers. One new study took a closer look at polydactyly, when someone is born with more than five fingers on each hand and five toes on each foot. Researchers say people… Read More »