A CT scan, or computed tomography scan, permits a look at the structures inside the body to ascertain the presence or stage of certain illnesses. With a CT scan, X-rays are fed into a computer and compiled to create a 3D representation of the body's interior. More specifically, a CT scan uses the ... [Read More]
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Study Utilizes Digital Imaging to Show Relationship Between Alcohol Use and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
In recent years, you may have heard claims that drinking red wine can be good for your heart. Well, what about white wine or other types of alcohol? Is there any correlation between coronary artery disease (CAD) and the amount or type of alcohol consumed? These questions were the subject of a new ... [Read More]
PET-MR Helps Better Detect Breast Cancer Metastases in the Brain and Other Areas
PET image top left, MRI image top right, combined PET/MRI image bottom right Breast cancer accounts for approximately 29% of newly diagnosed cancers for women in the United States. The vast majority of those afflicted are women with no past family history of breast cancer. While it is not ... [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]
CT Scans Vs. PET Scans
CT (computed tomography) scans and PET (positron emission tomography) scans are two of the most common radiological imaging procedures in use today, but they are very different procedures. The following list explores the differences between CT scans and PET scans, providing the most important i ... [Read More]
