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Mar 30

Understanding Chronic Pelvic Pain

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a common problem in women that can be difficult to diagnose. Because it is so poorly understood, the problems causing it are often missed. That ...

May 1

Myths About Mammograms

Screening mammograms are saving lives in the fight against breast cancer. They can detect cancer when a woman has no disease symptoms. Even though mammography screening has helped reduce ...

Feb 16

Is It Time for Lung Screening? Getting Proactive About Lung Cancer

The American Cancer Society reports that lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the U.S. It sits just behind prostate cancer for men and breast ...

Aug 16

Are X-rays Dangerous? The Truth Behind X-ray Myths

Medical imaging is essential to helping doctors confirm a suspected diagnosis and decide on a treatment path for patients. X-rays work by sending radiation energy through the human body, resulting ...

Apr 26

The Importance of Radiology in Breast Cancer Treatment

Breast cancer occurs in the breast because of cell mutations in genes that regulate cells’ growth and overall health. When things get out of balance, the abnormal cells attack other ...

Mar 7

Minimally Invasive Treatments for Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are prominent, ugly veins that frequently occur in the legs. These red, blue, or purple veins are primarily a cosmetic issue for many people. However, varicose veins can ...

Jan 31

Why Would My Doctor Refer Me to a Radiologist?

A radiologist is a licensed and board-certified medical doctor who diagnoses and treats injury and disease using advanced medical imaging technologies such as X-rays, computed tomography (...

Dec 7

Fluoroscopy: What Is It and Why Do You Need One?

Fluoroscopy is a type of imaging that lets your physician better understand the internal structures of your body and how well they are functioning. Whenever a doctor orders an imaging ...

Aug 10

How Long Does an X-Ray take?

How long does an X-Ray take? X-rays are one of the quickest radiology exams you can get. Most x-rays take less than 15 minutes. How do I get an X-Ray? Once ...