A CT scan, or computed tomography scan, permits a look at the structures inside the body to ascertain the presence or stage of certain illnesses. With a CT scan, X-rays are fed into a computer and compiled to create a 3D representation of the body's interior. More specifically, a CT scan uses the ... [Read More]
Archives for March 2019
What Are Contrast Agents?
Since the development of the X-ray in 1895, advances in technology have pushed the medical field to take great strides forward. With the advent of diagnostic imaging scans that allow doctors to “see” inside of a person’s body, technology can now diagnose conditions and pinpoint treatments to the ... [Read More]
What is a PET Scan?
A positron emission tomography, or PET, scan is a type of imaging test that a doctor may prescribe to search the body for evidence of certain diseases as well as to see how far any of those diseases may have progressed. A special dye with radioactive tracers is injected, inhaled, or swallowed ... [Read More]
What are the Different Types of Imaging Exams?
Diagnostic imaging tools reveal with certainty what is happening inside the body, and can help confirm conditions a doctor may suspect. If your doctor recommends imaging, he may order any number of exams to gather the data required to diagnose and treat you properly. Here is more about the different ... [Read More]