CT Scanner Upgrades Come to Stony Brook University Hospital

As concerns exist over the amount of radiation that patients are exposed to during their medical treatments, Stony Brook University Hospital has taken steps to upgrade its CT scan technology.

The technology, Variable ASiR Adaptive Statistical Iterative Reconstruction for the hospital's GE LightSpeed scanners, means 40 percent less radiation for patients. CT scanning is traditionally a valuable tool for diagnosing diseases, though it comes with the risk of radiation exposure.

“Reducing diagnostic radiation dose has been a key focus in the national healthcare discussion and a top priority at Stony Brook. This latest advancement is yet another addition to the entire spectrum of dose-saving strategies we provide to our patients,” said Dr. Michael Poon, director of Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging at Stony Brook University Hospital, and a professor in Stony Brook's School of Medicine.