Understanding the Key Benefits of CT Scans for Accurate Diagnoses

Introduction In today's medical field, accurate and timely diagnoses are crucial for effective treatment. One of the most valuable tools in a healthcare professional's arsenal is the CT scan. CT, or computed tomography, scans provide detailed cross-sectional images of the body, allowing healthcare providers to visualize...

50 years ago, the first CT scan let doctors see inside a living skull

50 years ago, the first CT scan let doctors see inside a living skull – thanks to an eccentric engineer at the Beatles’ record company Godfrey Hounsfield stands beside the EMI-Scanner in 1972. PA Images via Getty Images Edmund S. Higgins, Medical University of South Carolina The possibility of...

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Hospital Beds in England and Wales

Hospital Beds in England and Wales  after corona changes.     The NHS is changing the way that it provides care, so that patients can get the right treatment at the right time. This means that there will be fewer outpatient appointments available in some areas of England and Wales. This...

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How do mri scans work

How do mri scans workMRI scanners produce a strong magnetic field that forces protons in the human body to align with it. A radiofrequency current is then pulsed through the patient which stimulates these protons, causing them to spin out of equilibrium and strain against...

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How long does an MRI scan take ?

How long does an MRI scan takeMRI scan of one body area typically takes between 20 and 40 minutes.MRI is short for magnetic resonance imaging. This scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of organs, tissues and the skeletal system. It...