May 09, 2012: FDA Seeks Less Radiation for Kids Getting X-Rays, CT Scans
Manufacturers asked to take their safety into account with use of machines, design of new scanners

April 10, 2012: Dental X-Rays May Be Linked to Benign Brain Tumors
Study found increased risk, but connection was not conclusive

April 04, 2012: Physician Groups Call for Fewer Medical Tests
Many patients could safely avoid X-rays, MRIs, heart stress tests and other common procedures, docs say

November 02, 2011: Modern Technology Reveals Clues From Egyptian Mummy
It was a child from a wealthy family who died young, researchers report

October 26, 2011: X-Ray Screening Doesn't Prevent Lung Cancer Deaths: Study
Researchers found no reduction in mortality among those who got chest X-rays

September 08, 2011: New X-Rays Offer Clues on Evolution of the Human Brain
Shape of ancient fossil consistent with gradual reorganization in frontal brain, researchers say

August 01, 2011: For Many, Risks of Lung Biopsy May Outweigh Benefits: Study
Bleeding, collapsed lung are complications associated with the procedure, researchers say

May 10, 2011: Heart Failure, Weak Bones Often Go Together, Study Finds
But the bone-thinning disease is frequently unrecognized, expert says

March 04, 2011: Extra Tests Not a Deterrent to Experimental Cancer Therapy
Some patients in clinical trials willing to undergo up to 2 tumor biopsies per study, researchers find

February 24, 2011: Many Dialysis Patients at Risk for High Radiation Exposure
Long-term use of scans for diagnosis, treatment raises cancer concerns, researchers say

February 15, 2011: Fear of Lawsuits May Be Leading to Extra Medical Tests
'Defensive imaging' is wasting health-care resources, expert says

February 11, 2011: Greater Caution Urged for X-Rays in Pregnancy, Infants
Possible increase in cancer risk in kids exposed before birth and up to 3 months of age, study finds

February 07, 2011: Heart Scans May Raise Cancer Risk, Study Finds
Patients who had them were more likely to develop malignancies in chest, stomach area

January 31, 2011: Most X-Rays, Scans Unnecessary for Acute Low Back Pain
Expensive tests don't improve outcomes, have potential for harm, says physician group

January 04, 2011: U.S. Kids Getting Lots of Radiation Scans, Study Finds
Experts say more X-rays, CT scans require greater effort to ensure safety

October 21, 2010: Demand for Radiation Therapy Predicted to Exceed Supply
Need for treatment may be 10 times greater than increase in new radiation oncologists, affecting access

October 08, 2010: 3 or More X-Rays May Raise Leukemia Risk Among Kids: Study
But overall danger remains extremely low, researchers point out

July 19, 2010: Parents Can Help Limit Kids' Exposure to Medical Imaging
Expert advises asking some questions before allowing X-rays or CT scans

June 22, 2010: X-Ray Can Spot Gastric Band Slippage
As weight-loss surgeries increase, more of these emergencies will occur, researchers say

March 31, 2010: FDA Hears Views on Risks of High Tech Scanners
Agency looking to increase safety of increasingly popular imaging procedures such as virtual colonoscopy

March 31, 2010: Too Much Radiation? The FDA Wants to Know
Agency set to open two days of public comment on risks from scans

March 26, 2010: MRI Beats X-Ray for Spotting Fractures in ER
Accurate diagnosis of hip, pelvic breaks cuts costs, speeds treatment, expert says

January 15, 2010: Moderate Radiation Tied to Heart Disease, Stroke
Study does not clarify whether exposure from scans raises risk

November 30, 2009: CT Scan Patients May Get Unnecessary Imaging
Mean excess radiation dose was equivalent to 113 chest X-rays, study finds

November 04, 2009: Waiting, Wondering About Radiology Results Irks Patients
Getting details in writing would be ideal, survey finds

October 22, 2009: CT Scans Surpass X-Rays for Swine Flu: Study
In high-risk patients, scans better able to spot serious complications, researchers say

September 28, 2009: Docs Miss Test Results -- Even With Alerts
Communication woes still plague medical system, researchers find

June 30, 2009: Obese Get Higher Doses of Radiation for X-Rays
Cumulative effect of that needs study, experts say

November 17, 2008: Finding Points to Possible Blood Test for Brain Tumors
Tiny sacs, released by glioblastoma cells, can be detected, study shows

June 24, 2008: Heel Ultrasound Helps Detect Fracture Risk
But expert says dual-energy X-rays still gold standard for measuring bone strength

May 29, 2008: Certain Tests in ERs Raise Cancer Risk for Some
Study found too many X-rays, CT scans and nuclear medicine tests led to radiation buildup