Lung (Pulmonary) Nodules and CT screening for Lung Cancer – Overview What is a lung nodule? Lung nodules, also called pulmonary nodules, are round or oval spots in the lungs discovered with chest x-rays or CT scans. Studies of patients undergoing CT scans of the chest to screen for lung cancer have shown that more [...]
Back Pain Back pain is a common complaint and the majority of people in the United States will experience back pain at least once during their lives. Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work. Back Pain Symptoms There are many causes of back pain. Some [...]
What is anemia? Anemia is a condition that affects your body’s red blood cells and diminishes your body’s ability to transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the cells in your body. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen, and people with anemia do not have enough of this [...]
Lung (Pulmonary) Nodules and CT screening for Lung Cancer – Overview What is a lung nodule? Lung nodules, also called pulmonary nodules, are round or oval spots in the lungs discovered with chest x-rays or CT scans. Studies of patients undergoing CT scans of the chest to screen for lung cancer have shown that more [...]
