The innovative UCHealth Mobile Stroke treatment Unit is saving lives and reducing brain damage caused by strokes. A local pastor is among people benefiting from the unit.

Computed tomography (CT) scans use X-rays to create detailed internal ... diagnosing conditions like cancer, stroke, broken bones, or monitoring the effectiveness of treatments.

CT scans diagnose afflictions from tumors to kidney stones to life-threatening diseases and injuries, such as aneurysms and blood clots leading to stroke. But the radiation emitted by this ...

CT Scans: A Powerful Diagnostic Tool A CT (computed ... For instance, if you're in an emergency room with severe abdominal pain or a suspected stroke, waiting it out or avoiding a scan could ...

The same is true for people who arrive at the emergency room with a suspected stroke, which requires immediate care. A CT scan gives quick information doctors can use to determine what ...