CT Scans Reveal Hidden Ailments Of 2,300-Year-Old Egyptian Mummies

High-resolution imaging conducted at USC reveals evidence of chronic pain, dental disease and possible surgical intervention ...

Two 2,200-year-old mummies get CT scans at USC. Here’s what researchers found out

Each mummy was scanned in its sarcophagus, which weighs about 200 pounds. Then 3D models of the two Egyptian priests were ...

What Do You Get When You Put a Mummy Through a CT Scan?

Researchers at the University of Southern California recently used high-resolution CT scanners and medical-grade 3-D printers ...
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Uh, You Should Think Twice Before Opting Out of a CT Scan Because You’re Worried About Cancer

When you get an X-ray, it can be a bit unnerving: The radiology technician puts on a lead gown or ducks behind a barrier before running the scan. Which might make you wonder: If the radiation is so ...
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To Scan or Not to Scan: Largest Study to Date Links Childhood CTs to Increased Cancer Risk

CT scans can reveal a remarkable amount of useful medical information, but more studies underscore the need to balance the benefits of that knowledge with the risks of being exposed to the scans’ ...
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Uh, You Should Think Twice Before Opting Out of a CT Scan Because You’re Worried About Cancer.

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. When you get an X-ray, it can be a bit ...