Wikipedia- the free encyclopedia: Computed Tomography Begun in 2001, Wikipedia has rapidly grown into the largest reference website on the Internet. The content of Wikipedia is free, written collaboratively by people from all around the world. Here it describes the history, diagnostic use, Advantages and hazards of Computed Tomography.
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: CT scan MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Contents of this page: Illustrations, Alternative names, Definition, Procedure, Preparation and risks of Computed Tomography.
The National Cancer Institute: Computed Tomography (CT): Questions and Answers The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of eight agencies that compose the Public Health Service (PHS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Here one can find information about CT procedure, risks, spiral CT, whole body CT, combined PET/CT scanning.
The University of Pennsylvania Health System: Computed Tomography (CT Scans) The University of Pennsylvania Health System is dedicated to high-quality patient care and service, advancing medical science through research, and educating the next generation of leaders in medicine. Here it describes Abdominal CT scan, Chest tomogram, Cranial CT scan, CT scan, Lumbosacral spine CT, Orbit CT scan and Thoracic CT.
Radiologyinfo: Computed Tomography (CT) - Body Radiologyinfo is designed to answer your questions related to the many radiologic procedures and therapies available to you and your family. All material on the RadiologyInfo Web site is reviewed and approved by experts in the field of radiology from the American College of Radiology (ACR) and The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). This site tells us about the definition, common uses of the procedure, preparations before CT, procedure, limitations of Computed Tomography.
US Food and Drug Administration: Whole Body Scanning using Computed Tomography (CT) The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. Here it describes the definition, radiation risks, "whole body" CT, regulation, radiation quantities & units of Computed Tomography.
The American Heart Association: Computer Imaging / Tomography The American Heart Association does not make specific statements about the effectiveness of drugs or medical equipment. It does occasionally discuss medical techniques. As a result, the media and general public may request brief information on some recently developed imaging processes. The following techniques are included in this section: Cardiac CT, CAT scan, Electron-Beam Computed Tomography, Cardiac PET, SPECT.
Medical University of South Carolina: Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan MUSChealth.com (http://www.muschealth.com) is the official Internet site for the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) of the Medical University of South Carolina. The purpose of the homepage is to provide a single point of entry to information about the services, physicians, departments and resources found within the Medical Center and it’s Affilates. Here it describes the definition, types and procedure of Computed Tomography.
University of Tennessee Medical Center: CT scan The medical center is committed to improving the quality of life of patients through leadership in healthcare, health education and clinical research. UT Medical Center is unique because of its standing as the only academic hospital in the Knoxville area, making it the leading resource for research, discovery and updated treatments in the community. Here it describes the definition, Alternative Names, procedure, risks of Computed Tomography.
