Category: Medical Imaging

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Who Should Consider Lung Cancer Screening?

Who Should Consider Lung Cancer Screening? Lung cancer is often called a “silent disease” because it may not cause symptoms until it has advanced. That’s why screening can be so important for people...

September 16, 2026 – 4 min read

How Much Radiation is in a CT Scan

How Much Radiation Is in a CT Scan and Should You Worry? Computed Tomography (CT) scans use radiation to produce a clear image of the inside of your body. As a result, you...

February 3, 2026 – 4 min read

What to Expect with a Brain MRI

Brain MRI: Understanding Your Results and Next Steps Stroke, infection and many other conditions can cause a wide range of symptoms. You may begin acting or thinking differently, or develop problems with speaking,...

February 3, 2026 – 4 min read

What to Expect with an Abdominal CT Scan

Abdominal CT Scan: A Powerful Diagnostic Tool When something goes wrong inside your abdomen, a quick diagnosis is essential. A physical examination and blood tests can provide answers to some issues, but not...

February 3, 2026 – 5 min read

What is the Difference Between CT and MRI

CT Scan vs. MRI: What Are the Differences? When symptoms persist and a physical exam and blood tests aren’t enough for a diagnosis, your provider may recommend an imaging scan. Two common choices...

February 3, 2026 – 3 min read

Why Would I Need a Chest CT or MRI Scan

A Dozen Reasons for a Chest CT Scan or MRI A disease or injury that affects your lungs, heart or chest cavity puts your good health in harm’s way. To help uncover the...

February 3, 2026 – 4 min read

How Long Does an MRI Take

How Long Does an MRI Take and What Goes on During the Exam? A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan helps your care team detect, diagnose, and monitor disease progression. It’s particularly useful when...

February 3, 2026 – 5 min read

Cardiac CTA vs. Calcium Scoring Tests

Cardiac CTA vs. Calcium Scoring Tests: Which Does Your Heart Need? When heart disease affects your body’s most important muscle, you need to know about it ASAP. Cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and...

January 29, 2026 – 4 min read

38. Thermography: Don’t Believe the Hype

Women sometimes ask about thermography and why we do not offer thermography as an alternative to mammography. Bottom line…. there is no evidence showing that thermography is a reliable replacement for mammograms when...

October 6, 2025 – 4 min read