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The value of CT scans

There is no reason to create obtrusive coverage policies that will block access to these lifesaving tools that are truly transforming care for millions of patients.

The scan that didn’t scan

All MRIs are not created equal: Look for expertise among those administering the exams and among the radiologists reading them.

What to know before getting a CT scan

Two Mass General experts talk about what patients need to know when their doctor suggests a CT scan.

In General: 05.06.11

In General awards and honors

Mass General radiologists inducted as fellows in the American College of Radiology

Six Mass General radiologists were recently inducted as American College of Radiology fellows, demonstrating a history of service and dedication to patients.

CT scanning aids rapid diagnosis, treatment planning for abdominal pain

The use of CT scanning to evaluate abdominal pain in emergency departments can help physicians arrive at a diagnosis quickly and decisively.

CT angiography speeds emergency diagnosis of heart disease in low-risk patients

Incorporating coronary CT angiography into the initial evaluation of low-risk patients coming to hospital emergency departments with chest pain appears to reduce the time patients spend in the hospital without incurring additional costs or exposing patients to significant risks.