Nearly $50 billion is spent on the almost 40 million MRI scans conducted each year in the United States, according to a recent Forbes article. It’s a hefty medical expense, but one that most in the medical field feel is worth it due to the plethora of benefits the technology offers. A powerful ... [Read More]
Archives for December 2018
Is Diagnostic Imaging Dangerous?
In Modern Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging is Widely Used to Make Medical Evaluations. Imaging procedures such as CT scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and X-rays are used to detect a broad range of medical issues including broken bones, GI problems, heart conditions, blood clots, and tumors. ... [Read More]
When Can I Expect My Results After an Imaging Study?
In today’s day and age, you can find a walk-in urgent care clinic in virtually every neighborhood, and you can even get your flu shot at the nearby pharmacy. So, it’s no surprise that when it comes to medical imaging, fast turnaround time is expected by doctors and their patients. If you’ve ever ... [Read More]
Why Your Doctor or Physician May Send You for Imaging
Ever since German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen accidentally discovered X-rays in the late 19th century, imaging has revolutionized the medical field – offering a window into the mysterious and sometimes perplexing human body. Within a year of his stroke of accidental genius, radiology departments were ... [Read More]