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Results 1 - 10 of 28 for Computed tomography CT
  1. CT Scans (National Library of Medicine)  
    Computed tomography (CT) is a type of imaging. It uses special x-ray equipment to make cross-sectional pictures ...
  2. Acoustic Neuroma (National Library of Medicine)  
    An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor that develops on the nerve that connects the ear to the brain. The tumor usually grows slowly. As it grows, it presses ...
  3. Back Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your back is made of bones, muscles, and other tissues extending from your neck to your pelvis. Back injuries can result from sports injuries, work around ...
  4. Brain Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your brain is the control center of your body. It controls your thoughts, memory, speech, and movement. It regulates the function of many organs. It's part ...
  5. Brain Malformations (National Library of Medicine)  
    Most brain malformations begin long before a baby is born. Something damages the developing nervous system or causes it to develop abnormally. Sometimes it's ...
  6. Brain Tumors (National Library of Medicine)  
    A brain tumor is a growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain. Brain tumors can be benign, with no cancer cells, or malignant, with cancer cells ...
  7. Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    Cancer begins in your cells, which are the building blocks of your body. Normally, your body forms new cells as you need them, replacing old cells that die. ...
  8. Cerebellar Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    When you play the piano or hit a tennis ball you are activating the cerebellum. The cerebellum is the area of the brain that controls coordination and balance. ...
  9. Encephalitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. Usually the cause is a viral infection, but bacteria can also cause it. It can be mild or severe. Most cases are mild. ...
  10. Epilepsy (National Library of Medicine)  
    Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes people to have recurring seizures. The seizures happen when clusters of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain send out ...
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