The x-ray is the earliest form of medical imaging and remains quite in demand. It makes use of electromagnetic waves to produce pictures of the body’s internal organs. An x-ray shows doctors images of your internal structures in shades of black and white. X-rays are usually the first medical ... [Read More]
Archives for November 2019
What is considered diagnostic testing?
Every time you go to a doctor with pain symptoms or an injury, chances are, your doctor will request that you undergo diagnostic testing. More than 13 billion diagnostic tests are performed every year in the United States. Diagnostic tests are used to confirm or rule out conditions and ... [Read More]
What Is an MRI and How Does It Work?
We all need to have our bodies examined to ensure we remain healthy and any health issues are dealt with promptly and efficiently. One examination tool doctors use is magnetic resonance imaging or MRI. This is a very common imaging technique that is used by a plethora of health providers. What Is ... [Read More]
What Can a PET Scan Detect?
Positron emission tomography, or PET scans, are used to evaluate and detect possible diseases and conditions. PET scans are used by a variety of specialists to gather information on a plethora of conditions. This imaging test makes use of a radioactive drug called a tracer, which shows the state ... [Read More]