Diagnostic imaging is an extraordinary thing. It provides a window into the unknown within the body – breaking down physical barriers and providing valuable information about perplexing medical conditions. In the case of pregnant women, it offers that first exciting glimpse of their unborn c ... [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]
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 is Medical Imaging Contrast?
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]
Tips for Reducing MRI Claustrophobia
If your doctor prescribes an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), the claustrophobic among us may begin to panic. MRI creates detailed images of structures inside your body using a powerful magnetic field and radio waves. Although MRI is safer than an X-ray, as it emits no radiation, the scan itself ... [Read More]
Explaining MRI to a Child
Child’s Play: Tips & Tricks for Explaining MRI to Kids Whether your child has incurred an injury during football practice or is experiencing neurological irregularities that require additional insight, your doctor may prescribe magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This imaging technique utilizes a ... [Read More]
What is Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is a diagnostic procedure that although completely non-invasive, gives detailed images of the inside of the body that were never before possible. MRI works in a way that is totally different from X-rays. Instead of creating images through radiation, MRI uses a ... [Read More]
What Does an Open MRI Look Like?
Technology has advanced to the extent where even the traditional “closed” MRI machines have improved and adapted to patient comfort with wider tables, larger tubes, etc. But people with real claustrophobia and anxiety issues suffer even through these. The Open MRI Option People who are cla ... [Read More]
Is an MRI safe for Infants and Children?
Parenthood is an awesome responsibility. The decisions in all areas of your children’s lives need careful evaluation, thought, and focus on long-term benefits, while minimizing risks. Any risk, especially one to kids, needs to be evaluated seriously. One of the most asked questions is whether d ... [Read More]
Cancer Awareness Month: How Can Imaging Help Diagnose Cancer
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. At Independent Imaging, we understand the importance of regular cancer screenings and using advanced imaging systems to help diagnose and treat a wide range of cancers, including prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among ... [Read More]
