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]
CT / PET Scan
All About PET Scans
Technological advances in medicine have given rise to a bewildering array of advanced nuclear medicine tests and diagnostic imaging systems. From PET scans to MRI’s, CT scans to ultrasounds, many patients are confused as to what makes one test different from another. At Independent Imaging, we ... [Read More]
Study Utilizes Digital Imaging to Show Relationship Between Alcohol Use and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
In recent years, you may have heard claims that drinking red wine can be good for your heart. Well, what about white wine or other types of alcohol? Is there any correlation between coronary artery disease (CAD) and the amount or type of alcohol consumed? These questions were the subject of a new ... [Read More]
Early Alzheimer’s Detection With Digital Imaging
Digital imaging of the brain is one of the most promising areas of research being focused on for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. Imaging such as an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) scans are able to show changes in the brains of patients diagnosed with ... [Read More]
PET Scan ‘Marker’ – New Way to Track ALS
If you know anyone with Lou Gehrig’s disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), you know that it is an insidious disease that slowly takes mobility away from its victims. ALS causes degeneration of neurons in the brain called motor neurons that control the muscles. Those who suffer from ALS ... [Read More]
CT Scans Determinants of Blunt Trauma
While CT scans were originally used for taking a good look at the brain, computerized tomography (CT) can now be used to view any soft tissues and bone throughout the body. This makes them an excellent tool to properly diagnose injuries of your muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and skeletal ... [Read More]
CT Scans: Are They Beneficial for Alleviating Symptoms of Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease is probably one of the most tragic conditions, robbing millions of Americans not only of their lives, but also of their unique personality and most precious memories. Alzheimer’s disease is also an extremely difficult and emotional experience for the families and loved ones of ... [Read More]
CT Scans Vs. PET Scans
CT (computed tomography) scans and PET (positron emission tomography) scans are two of the most common radiological imaging procedures in use today, but they are very different procedures. The following list explores the differences between CT scans and PET scans, providing the most important ... [Read More]