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]
X-ray
Preparing for an X-ray
An X-ray is a quick test that produces images of the compositional structures inside our body. It is often used to check for problems such as pneumonia or broken bones. The good news is that if you need an X-ray, there is usually almost nothing you need to do to prepare for it. X-ray beams pass ... [Read More]
An Inside Look at X-rays
X-rays Allow Doctors to Look Inside Us When you think of it, modern diagnostic tools are quite remarkable. For most of human history no one could see what actually went on inside the human body. That all started to change in 1895 when a German professor of physics, Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, made an ... [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 ... [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 ... [Read More]