Ultrasound vs CT Scan for Kidney Stones: Which Test Is Better? For kidney stones, doctors usually perform a non-contrast CT scan, meaning no dye or special liquid is needed. Kidney stones appear very ...

This article presents a novel multiple organ localization and tracking technique applied to spleen and kidney regions in computed tomography images. The proposed solution is based on a unique approach ...

Upon an arrival to the emergency department for abdominal pain of unknown cause, most non-pregnant adult patients receive a CT scan with IV contrast to diagnose the source of the pain. However, IV ...

Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scans help doctors detect everything from cancer to kidney stones. But some physicians are raising concerns about the safety of such procedures — most notably, an ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been recognized as a significant global health concern with increasing prevalence. Approximately 700 million people worldwide are affected by some form of CKD, and 1.2 ...