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A healthcare provider reviews the results of a CT scan, an imaging study that sometimes requires a second opinion.

When a Second Opinion Is Needed on Your Imaging Scan

If your doctor suspects that you have a cancerous tumor, a CT scan can reveal important details about the location, shape, and size of the mass. This diagnostic option does not require any...

August 28, 2020 – 2 min read
A person undergoing an MRI, an imaging study that can be done in either a wide-bore MRI or an Advanced Open MRI machine.

Advanced Open MRI by ASG and Wide-Bore MRI, Explained

Instead of using radiation, as an X-ray does, an MRI uses magnets and radio waves to create images based on the energy produced by hydrogen atoms in your body. An MRI, which stands...

August 25, 2020 – 3 min read
Results of different types of MRI scans, an imaging study that takes different amounts of time depending on the part of the body being examined.

How Long Does an MRI Take?

An MRI, which stands for magnetic resonance imaging, uses magnets and radio waves to generate detailed pictures of inside the body. Your healthcare provider then evaluates these pictures to detect any tumors, disease,...

August 19, 2020 – 2 min read

Understanding NeuroQuant

When you or a loved one requires an imaging scan for any reason, you want the results to be accurate and clear. And when the images are of your brain, detail and accuracy...

August 11, 2020 – 2 min read

Dense Breast Tissue and Your Mammogram

Did you know that, in 2019, U.S. Congress directed the Food and Drug Administration to require providers to include breast density information in mammogram reports? Although many states already require providers to do...

August 4, 2020 – 2 min read

Understanding Why You May Need a Breast MRI

If your doctor has recommended that you undergo an Accelerated Breast MRI™, also known as an abbreviated breast MRI, you may feel uneasy or maybe even worried. Knowing more about what to expect...

July 28, 2020 – 2 min read
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Moving Beyond Back Pain

Whether caused by sleeping in the wrong position, picking up a box that was too heavy or unknown reasons, pain in your low back can severely impact your quality of life. While your...

July 20, 2020 – 2 min read

Why You Might Need an Accelerated Breast MRI

The prospect of a breast cancer diagnosis is scary, especially if you know you’re at high risk because of your family history or because you’ve already had the disease. So why not take...

July 15, 2020 – 2 min read
breast mri vs mammogram

Mammogram or Accelerated Breast MRI—Which Do You Need?

Early detection of breast cancer is important. Regular screening can help your health care provider find a small tumor before it spreads to other areas of the body. Not only does an early...

June 11, 2020 – 3 min read
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