1,500-Year-Old Remains of a Teen Mom With a Decapitated Baby's Head and Chest-Cavity Twin Discovered in Egypt

Medicine & Technology Dec 28, 2023

Archaeologists uncover ancient Egyptian teen mom, who died in childbirth buried with decapitated baby's head in pelvis and twin in chest cavity. Continue reading to learn more.

Advanced AI Precision in Analyzing Cardiac CT Scans Predicts Heart Attacks 10 Years Ahead, Paving the Way to Save Numerous Lives

Nov 14, 2023

AI generates risk scores, addressing limitations of CT scans in detecting artery narrowings, potentially altering patient treatment plans for improvement. Continue reading to learn more.

Vape Causes Characteristic Lung Injury Patterns on CT Scans

Aug 28, 2020

Injuries to the lung caused by vape and e-cigarettes have suggestive patterns on CT scans, potentially helping physicians make accurate diagnoses.

Egyptian Mummified Animals Contain Hidden Surprises

May 12, 2015

For over twenty years, scientists have used modern technology, in the form of CT scans and X-rays, to virtually unwrap mummified remains. These powerful tools, which allow researchers to peer inside mummies, provide information as to cause of death, burial treatment, and individual traits of the deceased. But now, this technology is being used to explore a new breed of Egyptian mummies: animals that were preserved to accompany the dead. And perhaps the greatest surprise is what's missing from these mummified treasures.