The mri scan - The MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan is a screening technique that has been in use since the early 1980s. It can provide a detailed picture of yo...

Breast cancer: x-ray link - The high rate of breast cancer in the US is caused by liberal use of medical x-rays, a leading expert has claimed. ...

Dental x-ray treatments and their risks - Q:Are there any harmful side effects from the routine use of x-ray by dentists to examine teeth for cavities or from the lamps used to harden non amal...

The mri scan - Never say dye - While MRI scanning may not be as safe as radiologists claim, most injuries and reactions are rare. However, the same cannot be said for the dyes that...

Mri and nmr - Q:A friend of mine has suspected multiple sclerosis and has been advised by a specialist to have an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan to confirm t...

Tamoxifen not effective for some breast cancers - Although BRCA2-positive women who use tamoxifen may be less likely to develop breast cancer than those using a placebo, BRCA1-positive women derive no...

Breast cancer-the unkindest cut - Most breast cancer surgeons engage in surgical overkill, and many safety questions surround the new wonder drugs. ... ...

Mri imaging : danger level - The National Radiological Protection Board has sounded a warning about magnetic resonance imaging, the sensitive x-ray technique that produces detaile...