Imagine listening to sounds of ocean waves as they ebb and flow while you view beautiful ocean scenery. Or listen to beautiful sounds of the forest - birds singing, breezes blowing - as you watch the trees gently sway. If you thought you’d be going to the beach to make this happen, think again! ... [Read More]
MRI
Your Guide to Digital Imaging With Nuclear Medicine and MRI
The field of radiology and medical imaging is an important tool used by many doctors to aid in the diagnosis of countless health conditions. The most familiar type of radiology imaging test or scan is an X-ray. Most of us have had some type of X-ray at some point in our lives, whether it is at the ... [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]
High-Precision MRI Finds Physical Source of Depression
MRIs are a non-invasive diagnostic imaging procedure that allows our highly skilled, board-certified crew of radiologists to view highly detailed digital images of structures in the body. Since new and improved MRI technologies and methods are being developed all the time, we at Independent Imaging ... [Read More]
Early Alzheimer’s Detection With Digital Imaging
Digital imaging of the brain is one of the most promising areas of research being focused on for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. Imaging such as an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) scans are able to show changes in the brains of patients diagnosed with ... [Read More]
Exciting Developments: Nanoscale MRI
If you’ve ever broken a bone, you’ve probably had an X-ray taken to help your doctor identify exactly where the break is. This noninvasive peek inside the body allows doctors to treat problems more effectively, without causing you further discomfort or pain. Similarly, magnetic resonance imaging ... [Read More]
Could MRI Be the New Answer for Prostate Cancer Screening?
Oh, that dreaded prostate exam. Yes, they’re uncomfortable, intrusive, and not at all something you look forward to. In fact, many men will delay a prostate exam for as long as possible, perhaps rescheduling the appointment just to put it off a little longer. This is unwise and can be dangerous, ... [Read More]
Superconducting Coils Make MRI Clearer
Advancements in technology have allowed production of an MRI scanner that uses superconducting coils. These superconducting coils generate a magnetic field that is three times the strength of current MRI coils, allowing radiologists to view structures in the brain that have never been viewed ... [Read More]
Open MRI vs Closed MRI: What is the Difference and Which One is Best Suited for You?
So you’re having a medical problem and your doctor has ordered an MRI. Your immediate reaction is one of reluctance and anxiety. MRI’s are often necessary, but they are not fun. So what are your options? The good news is that having an MRI today doesn’t have to be that bad. In addition to ... [Read More]