Radiology and medical imaging are intertwined in medical diagnostics. Radiology is a branch of medicine that uses radiant energy in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Practitioners of radiology are called radiologists, and they utilize imaging technology in the diagnosis and treatment of ... [Read More]
Digital Imaging
X-Rays for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term that refers to prolonged inflammation in your digestive tract. It covers two digestive illnesses: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are often confused terms because they sound ... [Read More]
Imaging Services for Diagnosis and Staging of Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer can be a life-threatening condition if it is not diagnosed and treated early. When someone is suspected to have kidney cancer, doctors recommend they seek medical testing to confirm a diagnosis. Kidney cancer is often diagnosed using imaging tests that show visualizations of the ... [Read More]
Benefits Of Getting A Bone Density Test
A bone density test is a non-invasive procedure to measure the strength of your bones. It is an effective way to diagnose bone-related health problems, such as osteoporosis, and to assess the risk of developing them. The test is often recommended for people over the age of 50 or for those with an ... [Read More]
Types of Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear medicine is a form of specialty medicine that uses radioactive tracers to evaluate bodily functions and to diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions. Nuclear scans produce images of the body’s anatomy that cannot be obtained as clearly or fully with other imaging ... [Read More]
What Irregularities Can an X-Ray Detect?
Radiologists often use X-ray technology to take pictures of the organs inside your body. Your doctor will have ordered that X-rays be taken of a certain area of your body so they can evaluate a particular health issue. This is the most commonly used form of imaging for diagnostic purposes. ... [Read More]
Responsibilities of a Radiologist
Radiologists play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. They are the medical doctors who are licensed and specially trained to use medical imaging technologies. Your primary care doctor or specialist will refer you to a radiologist for X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and other ... [Read More]
Types of Diagnostic Imaging Scans
Diagnostic imaging is a medical imaging technique that is used by physicians to look inside your body for diagnostic purposes and to determine proper treatment. It is a noninvasive or minimally invasive methodology to view your internal tissues and organs. Radiologists are medical doctors who are ... [Read More]
How Does an MRI Detect Irregularities in Your Body?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) takes advantage of the body’s own natural magnetic field to recreate complex and detailed images of the organs in the body. When a patient is placed inside the MRI scanner and the magnets begin to move around, it causes the body’s natural hydrogen protons to align ... [Read More]
What is a PET Scan and What Does It Do?
Most people are familiar with CT scans and MRI scans. However, not many people know what a PET scan is. With this in mind, let’s take a look at what a PET scan is and what it’s used for. What is a PET Scan? A Positron Emission Tomography scan, or PET scan, is a type of imaging test that allows ... [Read More]
