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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

The Differences Between Stand-Up and Traditional MRIs

An MRI is a valuable diagnostic test that uses strong magnets and a computer to create detailed images of the structures within the body. While an MRI is invaluable for helping providers diagnose...

January 18, 2021 – 3 min read

What Does an MRI of the Cervical Spine Show

If you’re experiencing neck pain, your doctor may recommend a cervical spine MRI scan. But what does an MRI of the cervical spine show, and how can the results help you reduce or...

December 15, 2020 – 2 min read

What Your Doctor Sees With a Shoulder MRI

If you’ve been experiencing shoulder pain, your doctor may have recommended a shoulder MRI, or you may have decided to seek one out on your own. You may wonder what your doctor sees...

December 13, 2020 – 2 min read

How Long Does a CT Scan of the Abdomen Take?

The quick, easy answer: About 30 minutes or less. Because of the advanced technology, a CT scan is one of the fastest ways to detect an illness or health problem in the abdomen....

December 2, 2020 – 3 min read

Muscle Strain vs. Tear: How an MRI Can Help

Muscle strains are common injuries that occur on a spectrum. At one end is the mildest type of strain, which is simply a muscle that has stretched too far. At the other end...

November 4, 2020 – 3 min read

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