The first thing most people think of when they hear the word “ultrasound” is a pregnant woman lying on an examination table and looking at an image of her unborn child. But that’s only one of the many diagnostic purposes of ultrasound technology. For example, an ultrasound is often used to help ... [Read More]
Independent Imaging
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 ... [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 ... [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]
Making Sense of the Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
From Diabetes to breast cancer, the guidelines for screenings set forth by the medical community are always in flux, as technology and research move toward the future. This means that it’s important to stay abreast of new information and recommendations as they become available. On the topic of ... [Read More]
PET Scans & Bone Scans For Diagnosing Prostate Cancer
Cancer is a very frightening prognosis, and can take quite a toll on the body. That’s why it is important to diagnose cancer as soon as possible, with the hopes that a malignant tumor can be found and dealt with before it metastasizes. When cancer becomes metastatic, the cells start spreading ... [Read More]
Why Doctors Order MRI Scans for Brain Injuries (Concussions, Migraines, TBIs)
If you have ever heard of or seen a person who has experienced a concussion, you may have heard it referred to as simply a bruise to the brain. Or, maybe after you have been hit in the head, and were told that you are fine, or to just walk it off. However, receiving a blow to the head can be both ... [Read More]
The Difference Between Digital Mammography and Film Mammography
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women, and the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. In fact, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast examinations and screenings are an important way for women to participate ... [Read More]
The ABC’s of Imaging: The Difference between XRay, UltraSound, MRI, CT Scan
When doctors need to get a better look at what’s going on in their patient’s bodies, they will often refer them to receive some type of diagnostic imaging. However, there are different types of diagnostic imaging exams, where the resulting images, or pictures, will help your doctor in making an ... [Read More]
The Science Behind Ultrasound
Modern ultrasound machines help doctors to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, injuries, and disorders. And while ultrasounds are on the leading edge of medicine today, the science behind them first came to light in 1794. That’s when an Italian biologist by the name of Lazzaro Spallanzani ... [Read More]