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How Do MRI and CT Scans Affect My Body?

Since the invention of MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and CT (computed tomography) scans, the quality of images each produces has improved dramatically. As a result, the uses have grown for each. However, as...

October 28, 2020 – 3 min read

Assessing Risk and Detecting Cancer Early

It’s a fact of life that not everyone is at the same risk of developing cancer. While unhealthy lifestyle choices like smoking or heavy drinking can increase the likelihood of a cancer diagnosis,...

October 21, 2020 – 2 min read

Early Signs of Breast Cancer and Getting Screened

Making time to take care of yourself can sometimes feel like a luxury. But when it comes to breast health and signs of breast cancer, prioritizing screenings recommended by your healthcare provider is...

October 14, 2020 – 3 min read

What Is Ultrasound Used For?

If babies were first to cross your mind, you’re not wrong. Pregnancy ultrasounds are a common use of the technology to monitor the growth of an infant in the womb. However, ultrasounds also...

October 13, 2020 – 2 min read
A doctor showing a model of a spine, a common location of pain that a chiropractor may order an MRI to investigate further.

Can a Chiropractor Order an MRI?

When experiencing back pain, many people may seek a chiropractor for minimally invasive relief. However, an adjustment may not always be the most appropriate course of action and could even be dangerous. A...

October 7, 2020 – 2 min read
A person undergoing a low-dose CT lung cancer screening, a test that may catch cancer early, when it is easier to treat.

Lung Cancer Screening for Smokers: How a Low-Dose CT Scan Can Help

Lung cancer accounts for the second-highest number of cancer cases and causes more deaths than any other form of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. The longer lung cancer goes undetected,...

September 30, 2020 – 3 min read
A herniated disc in the spine, which can be diagnosed with a spinal MRI.

How Can You Get a Diagnosis for a Herniated or Bulging Disc in the Back?

Up to 80% of people in the U.S. experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. But not all back pain is the same. If you’re experiencing severe pain in your...

September 23, 2020 – 2 min read
The results of an Accelerated Breast MRI, an important scan for women who are at high risk for breast cancer.

FAQs: Accelerated Breast MRI

Want to learn more about an Accelerated Breast MRI™, also known as an abbreviated breast MRI? Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions: Is an MRI an Effective Breast Cancer Screening...

September 18, 2020 – 3 min read
A close-up view of cancer, a condition which CT scans can detect.

Five Cancers That Show up on CT Scans

5 Cancers a CT Scan Can Easily Detect Screening mammograms have the power to detect breast cancer. Colonoscopies can detect and prevent colon cancer. But not every cancer has a regular screening test—especially...

September 4, 2020 – 2 min read
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