Nuclear medicine, ionizing radiation and radiopharmaceuticals are all terms that patients hear when their doctors order diagnostic imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans, PET scans and bone scans. Nuclear medicine uses radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. These substances can include ionizing radiation – from a PET or X-ray machine […]
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If a Patient’s Breast MRI in Aventura Shows Abnormalities, a Breast Stereotactic Biopsy May be Needed Breast MRI in Aventura is one of the most common diagnostic imaging tests performed in the area. When a patient’s results show abnormalities, further testing is often required in order to determine whether the area in question is benign or […]
A study published in the World Heart Federation’s journal, Global Heart has revealed the potential of portable ultrasound technology to detect plaque in peripheral arteries. This early detection allows doctors to employ preventative treatments that can stop heart attacks and stroke before symptoms appear.
MRI, CT and PET Scans are Critical to Successful Patient Outcomes This year, the focus of IDoR was brain imaging and radiation, which plays a critical role in diagnosing and treating brain disease and brain injuries.
and how should I prepare? Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam that produces detailed images of the hepatobiliary and pancreatic systems, including the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas and pancreatic duct. MRI’s use magnetic fields, radio frequency pulses and a computer to produce pictures of organs, soft […]
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