There is no doubt about it: technology is changing our lives. And, in the field of medicine, it is saving lives, too. Technological innovations are constantly being developed. Especially remarkable are the advances in diagnostic radiology, which allows healthcare providers to detect diseases and ... [Read More]
Archives for July 2018
Why is My Doctor Recommending a PET Scan?
A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an advanced diagnostic tool capable of revealing numerous diseases at a very early stage when they are not visible through other diagnostic methods. A PET scan is a type of nuclear medicine exam that produces a 3D image of processes that take place inside ... [Read More]
Why Early Cancer Detection is Powerful
While cancer awareness month isn’t until October, it’s always good to be up-to-speed on how cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options continue to save lives every single day of the year. Innovative technology and improved diagnostic techniques have helped doctors and patients make great ... [Read More]
What is Medical Imaging Contrast?
Diagnostic imaging has advanced medicine in countless ways since the first X-ray was taken in 1895. Regardless of the amount of experience and intuition a physician had, not being able to see inside a patient’s body limited the ability to accurately and quickly diagnose conditions that are routinely ... [Read More]