Brain injury research looks into use of CT scanners on juvenilesRSS Feed

Future brain injury treatments could be affected by new research into the use of computerised tomography (CT) scanners for juvenile head traumas.

According to scientists at the UC Davis Children's Hospital, some youngsters may not need to be studied using the equipment after suffering such ailments.

They claim those who are scrutinised unnecessary using the technology can be put at risk of developing cancer through radiation exposure.

Some 20 per cent of participants in the study – which was carried out at 25 hospitals – did not need to be scanned, the report claimed.

The lead author of the paper Nathan Kupperman argued the large sample of patients used to generate the data proves its validity.

He is professor and chair of emergency medicine, professor of paediatrics at the treatment centre and remarked: "It indicates that CT use can be safely reduced by eliminating its application in those children who are at very low risk of serious brain injuries."

In related news, earlier this month University of Kentucky staff researched brain injuries by watching YouTube videos of clashes between sport stars.

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