Why Preventive Imaging Is Key to a Healthier Year Ahead
Why Preventive Imaging Is Key to a Healthier Year Ahead | GLMI The start of a new year often comes with renewed focus on health — better habits, smarter routines, and a ...
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Dec 28The Importance of Following Prep Instructions Before a Scan
The Importance of Following Prep Instructions Before a Scan | GLMI When your doctor orders an imaging test, the results depend on more than just the technology — they depend on you. ...
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Dec 22Common Myths About Medical Imaging — Debunked
Common Myths About Medical Imaging — Debunked | GLMI Medical imaging has revolutionized modern healthcare, giving doctors the ability to detect, diagnose, and monitor countless conditions with accuracy that wasn’t possible ...
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Dec 19How Imaging Supports Preventive Care for Aging Adults
How Imaging Supports Preventive Care for Aging Adults | GLMI As we age, our bodies naturally undergo changes that can increase the risk of chronic illnesses, vascular problems, and other medical ...
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Dec 13How Imaging Helps Physicians Monitor Chronic Health Conditions
How Imaging Helps Physicians Monitor Chronic Health Conditions | GLMI Chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and vascular disorders require long-term management — and accurate imaging plays a vital role ...
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Dec 10Why Clear Imaging Matters for Accurate Diagnoses
Why Clear Imaging Matters for Accurate Diagnoses | GLMI When it comes to your health, clarity isn’t just important — it’s everything. Whether you’re getting an CT scan, ultrasound, ...
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Dec 4How to Reduce Anxiety Before Your Imaging Appointment
How to Reduce Anxiety Before Your Imaging Appointment | GLMI It’s completely normal to feel nervous before a medical imaging appointment. Whether you’re having an CT scan, PET/CT, ...
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Dec 1Understanding Contrast in Imaging: Is It Safe?
Understanding Contrast in Imaging: Is It Safe? | GLMI For many patients, the thought of undergoing a medical imaging test that involves “contrast dye” can raise questions and concerns. What is ...
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Nov 23The Benefits of Annual Imaging for Early Disease Detection
The Benefits of Annual Imaging for Early Disease Detection | GLMI When it comes to maintaining good health, prevention is always better than cure. Many serious conditions develop quietly over time — ...
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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 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 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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Aug 24Can Imaging Identify Causes of Chronic Abdominal Pain When Other Tests Fall Short?
Chronic abdominal pain can be frustrating and disruptive, especially when initial tests fail to provide clear answers. Blood work and physical exams are essential first steps, but many abdominal conditions ...
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Jul 25What Imaging Tests Should You Ask About During Your Annual Checkup?
When it comes to maintaining your health, annual checkups play a vital role. While blood tests and physical exams are commonly discussed, medical imaging often goes overlooked. Yet, the right ...
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