Medical imaging allows doctors to see inside your body from the outside. We take it for granted today – but before imaging, diagnosing injuries and diseases was often difficult or impossible. From the first X-rays taken in 1896, to the sophisticated radiology techniques of today, people everywhere b ... [Read More]
Medical Imaging
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]
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]
Most Popular Studies Conducted at an Imaging Center
For a doctor to properly diagnose a condition, he needs to know what’s going on below the surface. Not so long ago, this would have a tall order to fill, however, today’s technology provides physicians the tools they need to view organs, soft tissue, blood vessels, arteries and even a patient’s nervo ... [Read More]
What is an IVP X-Ray?
Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) is simply an X-ray that provides contrast imaging. A contrast agent, often barium or iodine, is intravenously injected into the patient’s bloodstream prior to imaging. An IVP X-ray is used for imaging the kidneys, ureter or bladder. The contrast substance has an opacity t ... [Read More]
Are There any Potential Side Effects of a PET Scan?
A Positron Emission Tomography – PET – scan sounds scary, but don’t worry. The nuclear medicine procedure isn’t dangerous in the least. A PET scan delivers images of the body’s biological functions and is apt to detect diseases more quickly than other imaging procedures such as an MRI (magnetic r ... [Read More]
The Many Uses of an Ultrasound
An ultrasound involves high-frequency sound waves that are used to create images of body cavities and soft body tissue. The most common procedure connected to ultrasounds is checking a baby’s development during a woman’s pregnancy, but there are many other uses for this non-invasive pro ... [Read More]
How an Imaging Center May Save Your Life
There is no doubt about it: technology is changing our lives. And, in the field of medicine, it is saving lives, too. Technological innovations are constantly being developed. Especially remarkable are the advances in diagnostic radiology, which allows healthcare providers to detect diseases and ... [Read More]
Why is My Doctor Recommending a PET Scan?
A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an advanced diagnostic tool capable of revealing numerous diseases at a very early stage when they are not visible through other diagnostic methods. A PET scan is a type of nuclear medicine exam that produces a 3D image of processes that take place inside ... [Read More]
Why Early Cancer Detection is Powerful
While cancer awareness month isn’t until October, it’s always good to be up-to-speed on how cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options continue to save lives every single day of the year. Innovative technology and improved diagnostic techniques have helped doctors and patients make great adv ... [Read More]
