The successful treatment of cancer rests heavily on a comprehensive evaluation and an accurate diagnosis. An evaluation would include a physical exam, an analysis of the patient’s health history, and diagnostic testing. Accurate diagnostic testing is necessary to confirm the presence of cancer a ... [Read More]
X-Ray
Things You Ought to Know About X-rays
X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation that can pass through the body to produce images of internal organs and bones. X-rays are the most common imaging test referred by doctors, yet for many the thought of having an X-ray leaves them with questions as to the procedure’s safety and accuracy. ... [Read More]
The Different Kinds of Bone Exams
If your doctor recommends a bone scan, what does it mean? A bone scan is a detailed, noninvasive imaging test that allows doctors to observe the inside of your bones in order to diagnose illnesses and track their progression. There are two main types of bone exams. A three-phase bone scan is a ... [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]
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]
What Are the Advantages of Digital X-rays?
While assessing whether cathode rays could permeate through glass, Rontgen spied a mysterious glow on a coated screen in his office. A nod to its mysterious nature, he dubbed this light “X-ray”, serving as a sort of placeholder until the real source of the rays was discovered. For the first time in h ... [Read More]
The Benefits of Digital X-Rays
Medical radiology all started when a man by the name of Wilhelm Röntgen discovered what is called the X-ray in 1895. At the time, Röntgen was exploring how electrical rays can pass from an induction coil through a glass tube. In a completely dark room, the tube was covered in black paper, and he n ... [Read More]
How Do X-rays Work?
The sun. It gives us warmth. It gives us light. Warmth and light are forms of energy, and from this energy, many wonderful things can happen. Light comes from the sun in the form of electromagnetic waves. There are different types of electromagnetic waves, and some are visible and some are not. ... [Read More]
Digital X-rays Vs. Traditional X-rays
Radiography with X-ray is the starting point for diagnosing or screening of a variety of health issues, including pneumonia. X-ray technology is increasingly easily available to the medical community due to its low cost. It’s noninvasive, relatively harmless, and quickly produces the images we need t ... [Read More]
Myth Debunked: Medical X-Rays ARE Safe for Kids
In the last few years, there has been much media speculation and sensationalization around increased risks of cancer for children who undergo radiological exams. As a concerned parent, you want what’s best for your children and want to keep them safe. There are s ... [Read More]
