A DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) bone density scan is used to determine how strong your bones are. DEXA bone scan results can indicate whether you have osteoporosis. DEXA is a type of X-ray that shows your doctor the strength of your bones as compared to that of an average young adult. ... [Read More]
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What to Expect from an MRI Scan of the Head and Brain
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 d ... [Read More]
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 h ... [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 p ... [Read More]
Who Should Get a Bone Density Test?
A bone density test is the only test that can diagnose osteoporosis prior to a bone breaking. The test checks the consistency and solidity of the bones to determine how vulnerable they are to breakage. What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bones become less and ... [Read More]
What Are the Different Types of Mammograms?
Breast cancer is a very serious and prevalent disease. In fact, one in eight women in the US are likely to develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. Early detection is essential in diagnosing and treating breast cancer. One tool that doctors use for early detection of breast cancer is ... [Read More]
How to go Through an MRI if You’re Claustrophobic
An MRI is not always a pleasant experience, but if you are claustrophobic, it can be one of the most stressful and anxiety-ridden experiences you can imagine. MRIs are a very useful tool in detecting and diagnosing health problems and sometimes; many times they unavoidable because there are no other ... [Read More]
What are 10 Signs of Ovarian Cancer?
Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in women; unfortunately, many cases of ovarian cancer go undetected for a long time, making the battle against it more difficult. Ovarian cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow in the ovaries and form a tumor. The abnormal cell growth in the ... [Read More]
What Can an Ultrasound Detect?
The first thing most people think of when they hear the word “ultrasound” is a pregnant woman lying on an examination table and looking at an image of her unborn child. But that’s only one of the many diagnostic purposes of ultrasound technology. For example, an ultrasound is often used to help do ... [Read More]
