CT Scan

• Kids who get multiple CT scans appear at higher risk for cancer

  Children who get four or CT scans before the age of 18, face more than double the risk of cancer compared to those who don't receive this imaging, a new study has found.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2023
  
• New PET-CT scanner will improve access to cancer diagnostics in London, Ont.: LHSC

  The new PET-CT scanner will let medical staff scan more patients more completely for cancer and other concerns, London Health Sciences Centre says.

  Health

  Oct 5, 2022
  
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• New MiniCAT scanner slashes diagnostic time, radiation exposure for otology patients, LHSC says

  With the new device, called a MiniCAT or cone-beam CT unit, otology patients can receive their scan in roughly 20 minutes, something that would have taken two months previously.

  Health

  Jul 14, 2022
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• Eastern Alberta town of Wainwright successfully raises millions for vital medical equipment

  People from the Wainwright area pulled to raise $2.2 million for a CT scanner in the eastern Alberta town, despite the pandemic affecting fundraising events.

  Health

  Jan 2, 2022
• New CT scanner now operational at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ont.

  The former CT scanner completed more than 120,000 scans over 10 years before its removal from the hospital on May 18.

  Health

  Jul 5, 2021
• Interim mobile CT scanner set up at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay; new model launches in June

  The new CT scanner will be delivered to the hospital on June 7, followed by staff training and installation, which is expected to last into late June.

  Health

  May 4, 2021
• MRI wait list in Saskatchewan sees significant increase

  Wait lists for MRI scans in Saskatchewan continues to grow despite continued efforts from the province.

  Jan 31, 2020
• Patients to benefit from new CT scanner at St. Paul’s Hospital: health officials

  Jean Morrison, CEO of Emmanuel Health and St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, said a new CT scanner at the hospital will significantly advance patient care.

  Health

  Dec 2, 2019
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• Patients who need urgent CT scans waiting 2-3 months, some Edmonton doctors say

  Employees at the Grandview Heights Medical Clinic say the wait times for computerized tomography in the Edmonton area are putting patients at risk.

  Health

  Oct 30, 2019
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• Some Edmonton-area patients are waiting 7-9 months for CT scans

  Edmonton-area patients are waiting until spring or summer for CT scans. According to Alberta Health, there has been no funding cut.

  Health

  Oct 17, 2019