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How Gallbladder Stone Pain Differs From Kidney Stone Pain

Gallbladder stone pain can be easy to mistake for kidney stone pain. That’s because both conditions can cause stomach discomfort and share other symptoms. The similarities extend further between kidney stones and gallbladder...

September 20, 2021 – 4 min read

Early Signs of Dementia

10 Early Signs of Dementia: Do You Have Them? Forgetfulness is common as we age. But serious or unusual memory loss is an early sign of dementia. With cognitive decline, it can be...

September 20, 2021 – 4 min read

How Arthritis of the Spine Affects Your Health

Approximately a quarter of all American adults have arthritis. When it settles into the spinal cord, arthritis causes all sorts of problems. Let arthritis of the spine progress, and it can really cramp...

September 20, 2021 – 4 min read

Head CT Scan: How They Help Detect Alzheimer’s Disease

Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease allows you to treat it sooner and stay healthy and independent for longer. Head CT scans are one of the most effective tools to detect the condition. Learn...

September 20, 2021 – 2 min read

What Is a Lung Nodule?

Lung nodules (pulmonary nodules) are abnormal masses that develop in one or both lungs. On a CT scan or chest X-ray, lung nodules—which are denser than normal lung tissue—will appear as white spots...

August 30, 2021 – 3 min read

Imaging Tests for Crohn’s Disease

It can be hard to diagnose Crohn’s disease. Its symptoms mimic many other conditions of the digestive system, including bacterial infection and colitis. If you’re having gastrointestinal (GI) issues, your physician may order...

August 30, 2021 – 3 min read

MRI With Pacemaker: Is It Safe?

For years, combining an MRI with a pacemaker was unthinkable. It wasn’t even an option. The risk was too great, regardless of whether a traditional or stand-up MRI machine was used. However, science...

August 30, 2021 – 3 min read

Accelerated Breast MRI for Breast Implants

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends regular screening for all women with silicone gel breast implants, whether those implants were for breast augmentation or reconstructive surgery. Breast implants are resilient and...

August 30, 2021 – 3 min read

What Is a Pelvic CT Scan?

Computed tomography (CT) is a noninvasive test that takes several cross-sectional images of an area of the body that are combined into one 3D image. Your physician may order a pelvic CT scan...

August 13, 2021 – 2 min read

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