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Annual screening could catch changes that signal beginnings of cancer

Study shows scans, other tests can help spot respiratory problems early

CDC study finds fewer patients treated in ERs for blood clots in the brain

It's safer, cheaper than other types of imaging, doctors say

Study found they changed treatments, lowered chances of later heart attack more than standard care

CT may slightly outperform 'functional' tests because it helps rule out unnecessary procedures, researchers say

Doctors tend to order more imaging technologies in the Northeast, study found

Those with damage due to lack of blood flow more likely to suffer recurrence

Experts applaud decision, saying it will save thousands of lives

These imaging tests expose kids with heart disease to high doses of radiation, researchers report

Researchers cite lower cost, less radiation

But, standard needle aspiration testing usually effective, study authors report

Routine use of imaging tests not recommended, but more docs ordering them anyway, researcher says

It found no harm to patients with devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, but agency still concerned

Children might benefit most from new way to detect tumors, but experts say more research is needed