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MRI for Seizures

Epilepsy and other types of seizure disorders are caused by structural changes in your brain. Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, offered at American Health Imaging (AHI) is a valuable tool to help your...

April 19, 2021 – 2 min read

Understanding Knee MRI Images

Consisting of bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons, your knees are impressive joints that bear your weight every moment you’re on your feet. Unfortunately, as your largest joints, the knees have a number of...

April 12, 2021 – 2 min read

Are X-rays or Imaging Tests Safe During Pregnancy?

Amid pregnancy, life goes on—which means that sometimes you may experience illnesses or injuries that require medical attention and possibly imaging exams. Because imaging tests are associated with radiation, you may be wondering...

March 25, 2021 – 2 min read

Diagnosing Traumatic Brain Injury with Medical Imaging

Your brain is a small but mighty organ. It makes up only 2% of your body weight but uses 20% of the oxygen you breathe. It controls everything, from breathing and digestion to...

March 16, 2021 – 3 min read

Breast Cancer in Young Women

During young adulthood, it is easy to feel invincible. However, women of all ages are at risk for breast cancer. If you have risk factors that increase your likelihood of developing breast cancer,...

February 25, 2021 – 3 min read

What to Know About Fatty Liver Causes

If you’ve ever heard of fatty liver disease, you may wonder what exactly the condition is. It’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like: it’s a condition that occurs when your liver, the...

February 18, 2021 – 3 min read

Can a Brain Scan Help Diagnose ADHD?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be difficult to diagnose. Not only can it be hard to tell what a normal level of inattention or impulsivity is, ADHD can also present itself differently in girls...

February 12, 2021 – 2 min read

MRI Technology Advancements: What Do They Mean for You?

MRI Technology Advancements: What Do They Mean for You? Your first cellphone probably looked a lot different than your current one. Maybe you had to flip it open and close it, use buttons...

February 1, 2021 – 3 min read

Brain Scans

Brain scans are imaging tests used to detect disease or abnormalities in the brain. Brain imaging tests can be an important part of stroke care, as they allow providers to see where and...

January 25, 2021 – 3 min read

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