As a result, we prioritized larger brain lobes and structures that are more easily identifiable in CT scans. Manual labeling was performed on axial slices, with adjustments made in coronal and ...

FreeSurfer was used to perform vertex-wise comparisons of cortical surface area (CSA) and cortical thickness (CT), whereas the Brain Connectivity Toolbox ... The MRI parameters were as follows: 218 ...

She said her GP requested a CT scan for her, which took place two weeks after she collapsed, and it revealed brain lesions. Health and Care Jersey (HCJ) said "learning about patient experiences is ...

A Jersey brain tumour patient has said "processes weren't followed" after she experienced a delay in her diagnosis because she was not offered a CT scan. Sophie Reid, 36, was taken to Jersey ...

Organ sensitivity to radiation varies at different ages. In adults, future cancers are likely to be linked to chest and abdomen CTs, whereas in children, brain CT scans carry a higher risk. CT scans ...

In this context, evidence indicates that exposure to CT can increase the risk of blood and brain cancers in children. In adults, CT-related radiation exposure causes DNA damage, which in turn can ...

those that had at least 1 head/neck CT scan were at a significantly higher risk for pediatric brain tumors. Head and neck computed tomography (CT) imaging increases the risk for pediatric brain ...