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FibroScan: A Quick and Comfortable Test to Monitor Liver Health.

FibroScan offers a non-invasive alternative to traditional liver biopsies, providing a quick and painless way to assess liver stiffness and fat accumulation—key indicators of chronic liver disease. This innovative test is especially beneficial...

March 13, 2025 – 8 min read

What happens during a cervical spine MRI?

Find out what to expect from your cervical spine MRI, how to prepare for the cervical spine MRI, and what to ask your healthcare provider about your results....

March 3, 2025 – 8 min read

Why would my healthcare provider order my head CT scan with contrast or without contrast?

Find out why your provider recommends a head CT scan with or without contrast, learn what conditions it can detect, and find out what to expect during your scan....

January 30, 2025 – 10 min read

Why is an MRI the preferred scan for diagnosing a torn rotator cuff?

If you are experiencing pain in the shoulder, you know how limiting it can be to our daily lives. If you have a painful shoulder injury, and your healthcare provider thinks an MRI...

January 7, 2025 – 11 min read

Why is it important to get medical imaging soon after a personal injury?

Getting a medical imaging scan soon after an injury is not only crucial for ensuring appropriate care, but it also documents your injury for insurance claims or legal claims. Some injuries aren’t always...

January 3, 2025 – 7 min read

What to expect before, during, and after a CT scan with contrast

Learn more about why your doctor recommended a CT scan with contrast, see what conditions it can help detect, and find out what to expect during your scan....

December 10, 2024 – 9 min read

Why do I need medical imaging to help my provider diagnose a personal injury?

Diagnostic imaging can be valuable for insurance claims and legal cases. This is why your healthcare provider has recommended a diagnostic imaging scan, whether that might be a CT scan, an MRI scan,...

December 10, 2024 – 10 min read

From Diagnosis to Treatment: The Critical Role of Advanced Imaging in Alzheimer’s Care

In 2023, the FDA approved the first anti-amyloid treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, a groundbreaking development offering new hope to patients and families affected by this devastating condition. These therapies aim to slow the...

December 10, 2024 – 3 min read