There is a lot of paranoia about X-rays and their dangers. Ironically, avoiding having an X-ray can make patients vulnerable to potentially life-threatening injury or life-altering disability which would otherwise be easily discovered in the imaging scan. Let’s just get one thing out of the way: ... [Read More]
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Preparation and Risks About X-Ray Diagnostic Imaging
An X-Ray is a medical procedure that is quick and painless and commonly used to produce images inside the body. It involves the use of ionizing radiation to help produce images. X-rays are one of the oldest and most commonly used diagnostic imaging techniques. X-Ray technology can be used to ... [Read More]
How a Chest X-ray Can Aid Asthma Patients
Asthma, although more common in children, can affect you at any age. Not only does it require maintenance, but attacks can also be life-threatening. A person with asthma has to be well-equipped with the proper medication or tools at all times in case of a sudden attack. Asthma patients and those who ... [Read More]
Top 3 Uses of X-Rays
The x-ray is the earliest form of medical imaging and remains quite in demand. It makes use of electromagnetic waves to produce pictures of the body’s internal organs. An x-ray shows doctors images of your internal structures in shades of black and white. X-rays are usually the first medical ... [Read More]
Diagnostic Tools to Fight Cancer
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 ... [Read More]
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 ... [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 ... [Read More]
