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The Center for Diagnostic Imaging is the premier diagnostic facility in North Miami Beach, committed to providing the best in digital imaging and patient care.

CDI Miami | Monday October 11, 2021
Things You Ought To Know About Magnetic Resonance Imaging

PET/CT captures hidden source of neuroendocrine cancer

The origin of cancer is often obscured by metastases – tumors that have already spread to other tissues. This is especially the case for neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), a malignancy of nerve cells scattered throughout various organ systems that are sensitive to the signaling of neurotransmitters and hormones. An investigational molecular imaging technique could be the key to finding the elusive primary tumor, say presenters at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI).

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CDI Miami | Thursday October 7, 2021
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MRI vs Biopsy: Which is the best diagnostic tool for prostate cancer?

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Prostate cancer is the second most deadly cancer in men, after lung cancer. There are an estimated 233,000 new cases of prostate cancer a year in the U.S. and 29,480 deaths, according to the National Cancer Institute.

A growing body of evidence shows that MRI can help physicians detect a larger percentage of aggressive cancers than conventional biopsies. Current medical practices dictate use of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, which is followed up with a biopsy if PSA levels are determined to be high. Nonetheless, traditional ultrasound guided biopsies cannot always accurately target suspicious nodules, forcing patients to resubmit themselves to an uncomfortable procedure to achieve conclusive results.

MRI in Prostate Cancer Detection and Treatment

According to one study, published in July 2014 in European Urology, MRI used to detect prostate cancer can help triage patients with suspicious findings for targeted biopsy:

  • • Reduce the number of cores taken by 84 percent
  • • Reduce the number of biopsies by 36 percent
  • • Reduce detection of low-risk cancer by 87 percent,
  • • Increase detection of intermediate, and high-risk cancer by 18 percent.

 

Sumathi Reddy, consumer health columnist for the Wall Street Journal, notes in one article: “Because conventional biopsies can’t always distinguish when a cancer is clinically insignificant, patients sometimes undergo unnecessary surgery, radiation or other therapy. Such overtreatment has been a concern in the medical community for some time.”

Controversy over MRI as New Screening Standard.

A common objection to MRI screening use is that there are not many radiologists skilled in interpreting prostate MRI exams. Reddy remarks, “While it is important to note that experience matters, radiologists experienced with MRI in prostate cancer detection can offer greater clarity regarding rising PSA levels, prostate cancer diagnoses and prostate cancer prognoses.”

“Improved imaging with MRI may allow one to confidently recommend surveillance to a greater number of patients and to discover aggressive disease in areas that are not usually biopsied,” said Center for Cancer Research at the National Cancer Institute Clinical Director William Dahut, M.D. “No technology is perfect, that’s for sure. However, it is clear that our tools and ability to use these tools continues to markedly improve.”

The Center for Diagnostic Imaging is confident in the continued growth of prostate MRI exams, as it offers patients more accurate information about their disease to inform treatment decisions. MRI may well be the next frontier for cancer detection, as well as the new alternative to the current standard of care.

To learn more about our services, and to see how you can prevent disease by being screened, contact your closest Center for Diagnostic Imaging today.

CDI Miami | Friday September 10, 2021

Update: Top Trends in Diagnostic Imaging

futuristic radiologistThere are several new developments afoot in the medical imaging world. Trends such as: multidisciplinary teams, big data, tomosynthesis, and patient engagement, among others. These themes gained traction through highly publicized research, making 2015 an exciting year for diagnostic imaging. According to Norman Yung, Chief Marketing Officer of Carestream, “Last year marked the time when certain trends were shown to have benefits, and this year will be the time when these ideas are put into practice among a larger portion of the industry.” Continue reading →

CDI Miami | Friday September 3, 2021
An Overview Of Full Body Computed Tomography (CT) Scan And Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA)

Why 3D Mammography Should be Covered by Insurers

3D Mammography is FDA Approved and Offers Many Benefits over Traditional Mammograms

There have been rumors in the healthcare industry that insurance carriers would finally start to cover tomosynthesis (3D mammograms), in addition to traditional 2D film or digital mammograms. Unfortunately, we have yet to see these rumors come to fruition, at least not on a widespread basis.

 

To date, most insurers refuse to pay for a patient’s 3D mammogram, citing reasons such as the technology is “too new,” “unproven,” or “not medically necessary.” At the Center for Diagnostic Imaging in Miami, we strongly disagree with this rationale and believe it is time for insurers to step up and start providing coverage for 3D mammography. Here is why:

 

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1. Tomosynthesis provides earlier and easier breast cancer detection. A traditional mammogram provides only two dimensional views of breast tissue in a flat image. The tissue often appears overlapped, making it difficult to see all the individual internal structures. 3D mammography solves this problem by allowing radiologists to better see the structures and tissues of the breast. It is 40 percent more sensitive than a 2D mammogram, so it is better at detecting small cancers, multiple abnormalities, and the exact size, shape and location of possible cancers. This is particularly beneficial for women with dense breast tissue or for those at high risk for breast cancer.

 

2. 3D mammography results in fewer false positives. Traditional mammograms often identify questionable areas of the breast that require additional diagnostic tests in order to identify or rule out cancer. Using a 3D mammogram to view the breast tissue in smaller, thinner sections prevents radiologists from having to call patients back for a “second look.” This saves time and keeps patients from agonizing over false alarms.

 

3. 3D mammograms are FDA approved. The FDA approved 3D mammography in 2011, and it is now available throughout the U.S.

 

4. Tomosynthesis is not new. In fact, it has been around for several decades. Some variants of tomosynthesis imaging were developed as early as the 1970s and 1980s, so it should not be considered a “new” imaging technology.

 

At the Center for Diagnostic Imaging, we believe so strongly in the benefits of 3D mammography that we became the first imaging center in South Florida to offer the technology for breast cancer screening. We urge all health insurance companies to reconsider their stand on tomosynthesis and finally provide coverage for this important, lifesaving test.

CDI Miami | Tuesday March 10, 2020
An Overview Of Full Body Computed Tomography (CT) Scan And Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA)

Importance of a Reputed Diagnostic Medical Imaging Miami Center for your Treatment

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Ever wondered why your physician always recommends a reliable diagnostic medical imaging Miami center for your radiology requirements? Well, you can always get benefitted from the services offered by a promising radiologist that eventually augments your treatment in numerous ways. It is mandatory for you to consider a prominent radiology service provider for efficient results of an MRI scan or an X-Ray scan that can be quickly analyzed by a physician.

There are some cases when your physician isn’t able to identify the exact cause of the ailment even going through the imaging scans. This could be due to the fact that your imaging center hardly emphasized on the quality of the test. Thus; it is necessarily important for you to pick the right imaging diagnostic center in Miami that can offer promising services without any hassle. Here are some of the aspects related to choosing the right medical imaging center for your treatment.

Timely reports delivery

One of the biggest advantages of relying on professional imaging service providers is to get the reports on time. The timely delivery of the reports plays an important role in augmenting your treatment and to get timely medications for the same. There are some patients who don’t get reports on time, which is the reason for the unnecessary delay in their reports.

According to the renowned physicians, one should always do some background check of the radiology service providers before considering them for any of the imaging scans. This would certainly give you an idea about their expertise and their proficiency to offer the finest medical imaging services without any glitch.

Adequate Reports

Another issue that most of the people face is the inadequacy of the reports that drastically affect their treatment! One should never rely on a professional that has a record of offering unclear reports or the reports that are uncertain. This could be quite challenging for the physician as they have to deal with the unclear reports and based on these reports, they have to start the treatment.

It is always a wise decision to rely on a reputed center for diagnostic imaging service provider that can deliver exceptional services when it comes to medical scans. Apart from this, you can always expect out of the box medical services from these radiologists just in case you face any glitch during your scanning procedure.

CDI Miami | Thursday April 25, 2019

X-Ray Imaging Scan: Everything You Ought To Know

X-Ray Imaging Scan- Everything You Ought To Know

 

X-Ray is the most widely used imaging technique. X-Ray was invented in 1895 by Roentgen. X-ray Miami uses electromagnetic radiations to get a look beneath the skin of a person. With the advancement in technology, a clearer picture can be obtained which helps to see the problems in the skeleton system. X-rays penetrate soft tissues but not bones; that’s why the structure of the bones can be seen on an X-ray film.

How Do X-Rays Work?

To get a clear picture the patient is placed between an X-ray source and an X-ray detector. When the machine is turned on, X-rays go through the body and are absorbed in different amounts. Bones appear white on an X-ray in the black background of a radiograph.

What are the uses of X-rays?

  • X-rays are used to examine bones for the possible fractures. It is a go-to tool to find out fractures of bones and teeth. X-rays help to find out the type of fracture; e.g. a hairline fracture, a broken bone, etc.
  • X-rays are a useful tool in the dental world. Dentists advise X-rays before performing invasive dental procedures.
  • X-rays also help to examine bone density; that is why they are done to find out if the patient is suffering from osteoporosis. Not only that, but X-ray is also helpful in detecting Arthritis.
  • Chest X-ray is helpful to find out if the patient is suffering from pneumonia. Early imaging of pneumonia helps in saving a patient’s life.
  • X-rays are extremely helpful in finding out any blockage in blood vessels and an enlarged heart.
  • Abdomen X-rays are often advised to children who have swallowed any articles.

Mammography

Mammography is a technique which uses x-rays to find out any abnormalities in the breast tissues. Mammography is extremely helpful in finding cancer at an early stage and save the patient from chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

CT (Computed Tomography)

Computed Tomography is a technique which uses x-ray technology with computer processing to generate several cross-sectional images. Ct scan helps to get detailed images of bones and internal organs. These images can be generated in a 3-D plane.

Are there any risks involved?

X-ray is a handy technique which helps to see the internal structure of the body; it helps physicians to examine and plan a treatment plan according to the disease. Small exposure to x-ray doesn’t cause any life-threatening harm.

Pregnant women are not advised abdomen x-ray for the fear of radiation harming the fetus. X-ray to any other body part except the abdomen is regarded safe for the pregnant women.

Center for diagnostic imaging has expert radiologist which can help you in various imaging scans.

 

CDI Miami | Thursday April 4, 2019

X-Ray: Most widely used technique for body imaging

X-Ray- Most widely used technique for body imaging

 

X-ray provides images of the body and produces results in very less time. X- rays use electromagnetic radiations which are used to get an inside picture of the body, particularly of bones. It is a noninvasive and a painless procedure which does not take a lot of time. X-ray radiations are absorbed by the body parts which have greater density, like bones and they appear white on the X-ray film. X ray Miami helps to find out various ailments in the body.
 
Why X-ray is done?
 
X-ray helps to examine body parts. It is used to get an inside picture of the body. Let’s see what are the uses of X-ray
 
Bones and teeth
 
Fractures
 
X-ray is a go-to tool to find if a body part has suffered a fracture and the type of fracture. With the help of X-ray, a physician finds out if it is a sprain, a hairline fracture or a broken bone.
 
Dental decay
 
Dentists advise tooth X-ray before performing various dental procedures. It helps them to check for any abnormalities in the teeth and jaw area.
 
Osteoporosis
 
X-ray can detect the density of your bone and can tell if you are suffering from osteoporosis.
 
Arthritis
 
X-ray plays a crucial role in detecting early signs of arthritis, it helps you take timely measure to improve the condition of your joints.
 
Chest
 
Pneumonia
 
X-ray can detect pneumonia, pneumonia will appear denser in the X-ray film than the air particles in the lungs and will appear as white spots on the film.
 
Enlarged heart
 
An enlarged heart is a sign of heart failure and it shows easily on X-ray.
 
Blockage in blood vessels
 
Blockage in the lungs and heart are depicted on X-ray.
 
Abdomen
 
Swallowed articles
 
Swallowed items will appear denser on X-ray, which helps to find out where exactly the item is lying in the abdomen.
 
Is it safe to have an X-ray during pregnancy?
 
There are no side effects of having X-ray during pregnancy; however, it is important to let your radiologist know if you are pregnant before having your X-ray. Depending on the region of your body where you need to get X-ray, a center for diagnostic imaging can analyze better if it is safe for you to have X-ray, for example, X-ray of arms, head or teeth do not expose the fetus to direct beams.

CDI Miami | Monday March 18, 2019

Reason Behind Increasing Demand Of Diagnostic Imaging Systems

Reason Behind Increasing Demand Of Diagnostic Imaging Systems

 

There have been revolutionary advancements in the diagnostic imaging for diagnosing various ailments from the human body. Various bed-side monitoring methods are used for high-end digital scanning of the body. The developments in diagnostic medical imaging Miami have made healthcare simpler, convenient and user-friendliness making it very easy to detect any issues in growing old population. The scope of innovation and the advancement of medical science and technology is going parallel, meeting the demand for delivering quality healthcare. Using diagnostic imaging, the detection of fatal diseases is easy now and has resulted in saving many humans lives.
 

With medical advancement, the demand for diagnostic imaging systems is mounting to detect the causes on time. Every hospital, clinic and healthcare institution needs an x-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound systems and fluoroscopic system for diagnosing and research purposes.
 

Why Usage Has Dramatically Increased?
 
In the last decade, the use of diagnostic imaging has augmented intensely resulting in increased medical costs and better evaluation of the human body using ionizing radiation. The increase in a number of imaging services has outshined the other growth areas of medical sciences outshining in the various diagnosis offered by the doctors. Many factors have contributed to this increase of CT scan Miami and other imaging procedures such as, including comprehensive accessibility of technology, more demand by physicians and doctors, positive reimbursement, and enhancements in the technology resultant in lower costs of using it.
 

There have been several studies which show the extensive increase in imaging and the emerging patterns of imaging. The diagnostic imaging patterns differ by patient factors, imaging modality, and the body part being imaged. The detailed analysis from the center for diagnostic imaging makes the doctors aware of the exact place of the ailment, making them treat it timely. There have been various imaging procedures helping in cost containment of these procedures. There have been many innovations for achieving the significant goal of complete cost containment, newer imaging tests replacing older to get more accurate results.
 

Digital Scanning
 

Healthcare burden because of many reasons has resulted in high demand for advanced imaging solutions. The sector is witnessed aggressive developments and investments recently. The market is controlled by the continuous evolution in the innovation and development of diagnostic procedures. The global market related to medical diagnostic imaging sensors is projected to increase sharply in this era. Moreover, X-rays device are governing the market because of their fewer prices, to segment imaging solutions market worldwide.
 

CDI Miami | Thursday February 28, 2019

Breast Cancer-Overview And Symptoms

Breast Cancer-Overview And Symptoms

Sharp pain or tenderness in the breast can be something serious which you have never imagined. A breast lump is the first thing that makes women visit a doctor or center for diagnostic imaging. Though breast cancer usually displays no symptoms in the initial stage, if it is detected on time, it could be successfully treated. Whenever women have pain or tenderness in their breast, they suppose it to be breast cancer. Conversely, breast pain is hardly the first clear symptom of breast cancer.
 
There are many other factors that can cause breast pain which is clinically termed as mastalgia. The main cause of this pain is either changeability of hormones due to menstruation or when women have birth control pills or take infertility treatments. Moreover, when the bra doesn’t fit well or have large breasts, they usually have a neck, back or shoulder pain. Women having bra cyst or who are extremely stressed at times get a breast pain which does not mean its breast cancer.
 
Breast Screening
 
Breast screening discovers breast cancers early by using an X-ray test called 3d mammogram to spot cancers which are too less to feel or see. However, due to some risks of breast cancer screening, one should be aware of.
 
The chances of getting breast cancer rise with age, every woman from 50 to 71 years should get breast cancer screening every 3 years. If you’re concerned about breast cancer indications, like a lump or thickened tissue in a breast, or breasts look or feel different than normal, don’t wait for screening, see a general practitioner as soon as possible.
 
There are some women who have a genetic tendency, family history, or certain factors which indicate breast cancer. They should be screened with MRIs and mammograms, to detect it from an early stage. It is suggested to talk with a clinician about the risk for breast cancer and the appropriate screening plan for it.
 
CHECK With Your Doctor If
 
If something unusual is suspected in your breast, check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible. It’s imperative to keep checking it even if you have regular diagnostic medical imaging screening.  As these symptoms don’t essentially confirm breast cancer, but they are also the cause of other ailments about which you should be worried. In case your doctor asks for further testing, or refer a breast clinic specialist, you should get yourself checked at the earliest.

CDI Miami | Wednesday February 27, 2019

Various Diagnostic Imaging Techniques

Various Diagnostic Imaging Techniques

 

Through imaging, doctors can look inside the human body for finding clues about a medical condition or cause of an injury. With technological advancement, a number of machines and techniques such as x-rays, computed tomography CT scan Miami, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used to generate accurate pictures of the structures and activities inside the body. The type of diagnostic imaging asked by your doctor is wholly based on the symptoms of the ailment and the part to be examined.
 
With the latest imaging tools, doctors can see every bones, organs, muscles, tendons, nerves, and cartilage to determine the reason for any abnormalities. The x-ray vision makes the doctor figure the problem instantly as well as identify any medical issue inside the body. Over the past few decades, diagnostic imaging has evolved tremendously making the center for diagnostic imaging the perfect solution for detecting medical problems. It is the technique of making visual representations of various areas inside the human body to spot medical problems and monitor the treatment.
 
Various diagnostic imaging techniques are used for evaluating bone and joint disease. The choice of the imaging technique depends on the sensitivity and specificity of a health problem so that the issue can be discovered and solved quickly. The diagnostic imaging procedure used by the clinician diagnoses the ailment in the shortest time at the minimum cost helping in lessening the risk to the patient.
 
Here are frequently used diagnostic medical imaging Miami
 
X-rays
 
X-rays are the widely used diagnostic imaging technique and are always the first step if any defect is anticipated in the body owing to its relatively low cost in comparison to other imaging methods.  X-ray Miami gives outstanding bony anatomy details and soft tissue calcification.
 
Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
 
It combines x-rays with computer technology to produce a comprehensive, cross-sectional image of the body. By a CT scan, the doctor can see the size, position, and shape of structures deep inside the body.
 
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
 
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an alternative diagnostic imaging technique which is used to get cross-sectional images of your body. Contrasting CT scans, MRI are done without any radiation. It uses magnetic fields and a computer to take good resolution pictures of soft tissues and bones.
 
Ultrasound
 
Ultrasound is a painless, noninvasive imaging technique which takes high-frequency sound waves which echo off the human body. Ultrasound is taken without any radiation and used to locate blood clots, cysts behind the knee, rotator cuff tear in the shoulder and show other problems.
 
It is always recommended to consult the radiologist prior to get the diagnostic test as the clinical information will help the radiologist and technologist to mold the examination according to your problem under investigation.