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Oct 29How Everyday Habits Influence Your Circulation and Vascular Health
How Everyday Habits Influence Your Circulation and Vascular Health | GLMI Your circulation system is the body’s lifeline, carrying oxygen and nutrients to vital organs and removing waste products. ...
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Oct 26How to Prepare for Different Types of Scans
How to Prepare for Different Types of Scans | GLMI Medical imaging is one of the most powerful tools in healthcare today, allowing doctors to detect, diagnose, and monitor conditions with ...
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Oct 23How Obesity Affects Imaging Accuracy and Results
How Obesity Affects Imaging Accuracy and Results | GLMI Medical imaging plays a critical role in diagnosing and monitoring countless health conditions. But for some patients, body size can create unique ...
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Oct 20Top Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore When It Comes to Leg Pain
Top Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore When It Comes to Leg Pain | GLMI Leg pain is a common complaint, often dismissed as a normal part of aging, overuse, ...
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Oct 16The Role of Imaging in Preventive Health Screenings
The Role of Imaging in Preventive Health Screenings | GLMI Preventive healthcare has become one of the most effective ways to improve long-term health outcomes. Instead of waiting until symptoms appear, ...
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Oct 13How Sedentary Jobs Impact Circulation and Vein Health
How Sedentary Jobs Impact Circulation and Vein Health | GLMI Modern work life often means long hours spent sitting at a desk or standing in one place. While these habits may ...
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Oct 10The Many Uses of Ultrasound Beyond Pregnancy
The Many Uses of Ultrasound Beyond Pregnancy | GLMI When most people hear the word ultrasound, they immediately think of pregnancy scans. While this is one of the most familiar uses, ...
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Oct 7Recognizing the Early Signs of Venous Disease in Western New York
Recognizing the Early Signs of Venous Disease in Western New York | GLMI Venous disease is one of the most common vascular health concerns, affecting millions of Americans each year. For ...
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Oct 4Advances in Interventional Radiology: What Buffalo Patients Should Know
Interventional radiology (IR) has transformed modern medicine by offering minimally invasive, image-guided procedures that diagnose and treat complex conditions with greater precision and fewer risks than traditional surgery. For patients ...
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Oct 1Top Questions Patients Ask About Vein and Venous Disease Treatments
Vein and venous disease is more common than most people realize, affecting millions of Americans—particularly those over 40. From varicose veins to chronic venous insufficiency, these conditions can cause discomfort, ...
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Sep 28Why Choose Interventional Radiology Over Traditional Surgery for Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are a leading cause of pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and reproductive challenges for women. While hysterectomy and myomectomy have long been the standard treatment options, many patients ...
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Sep 25How Interventional Radiology Helps Manage Chronic Venous Disease
Chronic venous disease (CVD) is a common but often underdiagnosed condition that affects the veins in your legs. It can cause symptoms ranging from mild swelling to painful varicose veins ...
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Sep 22Are Minimally Invasive Fibroid Treatments Right for You?
Uterine fibroids are a common condition affecting many women during their reproductive years. While not all fibroids cause symptoms, they can sometimes lead to heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, and fertility ...
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Sep 18What to Expect from Your First Consultation with Our Buffalo IR Team
Taking the first step toward treatment can be intimidating, especially when you’re unfamiliar with the process. If you’ve been referred to Great Lakes Medical Imaging’s (GLMI) Interventional ...
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Sep 15How Interventional Radiology Treats Varicose Veins Without Surgery in Buffalo, NY
Varicose veins affect millions of Americans, causing discomfort, swelling, and aesthetic concerns. In the past, treatment options often involved invasive surgical procedures. Today, advances in interventional radiology allow patients in ...
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Sep 12How Do Buffalo Radiologists Collaborate with Primary Care Providers for Better Preventive Care?
Preventive healthcare works best when medical professionals work together. In Buffalo and Western New York, radiologists and primary care providers play complementary roles in keeping patients healthy. While primary care ...
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Sep 10What Are the Most Overlooked Benefits of Annual Imaging Screenings?
When most people think about annual imaging screenings, they focus on detecting major health problems early—like breast cancer, osteoporosis, or lung disease. While this is a crucial benefit, there ...
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Sep 7Why Outpatient Imaging Centers Are Changing Preventive Care in Buffalo, NY
Preventive healthcare has evolved significantly over the past decade, and imaging plays a critical role in detecting health issues early. Traditionally, diagnostic imaging was performed almost exclusively in hospitals. However, ...
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Sep 4What Role Does Imaging Play in Monitoring Joint Health for Active Adults Over 40?
Staying active after 40 is one of the best ways to maintain strength, mobility, and overall health. However, as we age, our joints are more susceptible to wear-and-tear injuries, arthritis, and ...
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Sep 1How Can Radiology Assist in Detecting Rare Conditions That Mimic Common Ailments?
Some of the most challenging diagnoses in medicine occur when rare conditions present with symptoms similar to common illnesses. For example, unusual autoimmune disorders may mimic simple joint pain, or ...
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