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New Scanners Catch Blood Clots in Lungs
Fast-spinning computerized tomography devices do the job, study finds

CT Scans for Lung Cancer Questioned
They didn't improve survival rates, study found

Special Scan Detects Blood Clots in Legs
Using CT venography with standard scan finds 20% more clots in legs, lungs, study finds

New Scans Spot More Small Breast Tumors
Molecular breast imaging method improves detection of malignancies

Scans Help Spot Recurrent Cancers
Combination imaging helps find hidden malignancies, study says

Colonoscopy Bests CT Scans and X-rays
Detects almost twice as many polyps as other procedures

Study Condemns Marketing of Imaging Tests
Researchers say direct pitch to consumers not balanced, backed up

Scans Explain Puzzling Cough in 9/11 Workers
Special test identified condition found in elderly, smokers

New Way to Spot Lung Trouble
Study examines advanced form of CT for lung cancer screening

CT Scan Spots Operable Pancreatic Cancers
It's just as effective as more invasive endoscopy, study finds