If your doctor prescribes an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), the claustrophobic among us may begin to panic. MRI creates detailed images of structures inside your body using a powerful magnetic field and radio waves. Although MRI is safer than an X-ray, as it emits no radiation, the scan itself ... [Read More]
Archives for June 2018
What Does it Take to be a Radiologist?
A radiologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating medical conditions using imaging technology. As internal imaging was developed and advanced, there was an obvious need for experts with the training and experience to interpret the new tests. Radiology has changed a great deal ... [Read More]
Making Sense of the Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
From Diabetes to breast cancer, the guidelines for screenings set forth by the medical community are always in flux, as technology and research move toward the future. This means that it’s important to stay abreast of new information and recommendations as they become available. On the topic of ... [Read More]
Nuclear Medicine: Weighing Out the Pros and Cons
Nuclear energy has long been a sensitive topic of conversation. However, it’s hard to deny the great advancements that it has offered – from powering our grids (it now offers around 11% of the world’s electricity),1 to defending our country, should that be necessary. Simply put, nuclear technology ... [Read More]