by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 15, 2022 | Diagnostic Imaging, Uncategorized
Bone Density Testing Osteoporosis means “porous bones” and is a debilitating disease that can lead to bone fracture. More than 52 million Americans have low bone density and are at risk for osteoporosis – 80% are women. DEXA scans (which stands for Dual-Energy X-Ray...
by Mariah Carnahan | Nov 10, 2021 | Diagnostic Imaging
CT Scan Thanks to CT scanning (computed tomography, often called a “CAT” scan) doctors can view a “slice” of the human body painlessly. Often used to diagnose life-threatening conditions and issues like cancer, blood clots, infections, lung and liver disease, head and...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 15, 2022 | Diagnostic Imaging
Fluoroscopy Think of fluoroscopy like a video x-ray. With the help of a contrast agent like barium (which helps illuminate physical structures when introduced into the patient’s body), fluoroscopy gives doctors a real-time view of bodily systems at work. The procedure...
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 15, 2022 | Diagnostic Imaging
Interventional Radiology Interventional radiology utilizes minimally invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in nearly every organ. Highly trained Radiologists perform these procedures to provide answers and treatment options to their patients....
by Mariah Carnahan | Apr 15, 2022 | Diagnostic Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) It’s clear—precision is important during diagnosis. Of all imaging technologies, MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging gives doctors the clearest, most precise image of the inside of the body. MRI uses a strong magnetic field to show the...
