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Avoided radiation exposure of standard chest X-rays, and didn't miss any cases

People with insomnia said to have more white matter abnormalities

High schools should have athletic trainers check players' head gear for proper fit, doctor says

Regular drinkers had fewer heart attacks, less calcium buildup in their arteries, study finds

Study finds using costly test as first option for follow-up may not improve survival

Small European study finds evidence of seasonal changes in memory, attention

Researchers concerned about potentially unnecessary radiation exposure

Insurance costs keep patients from seeking X-ray, CT or MRI scans, researchers report

Technology may help surgeons identify and remove more malignant cells

But ultrasound has more false positives, researchers find

Even when X-rays are normal, the scans can signal need for preventive steps, researchers say

But study was small and more research is needed before technique can be used to guide patient care, author says

Technique may help in inflammatory bowel disease, but it hasn't been tested in people yet

Worries that wider adoption of the screen might lead to unnecessary surgeries are unfounded, experts say

Use of imaging tool has jumped dramatically, despite unclear guidelines on its use in this setting