Category: Head and Brain Scans

How is an MRI used to detect brain tumors?

Your doctor thinks it would be a good idea for you to get an MRI to make sure you don’t have a brain tumor. We understand how intimidating and stressful this might be...

November 1, 2023 – 14 min read

I think I had a stroke: why did my doctor recommend a CT scan, first?

When you think you might have had a stroke, you and your loved ones may feel overwhelmed, or even a little scared. We understand that. After a possible stroke, it’s important for your...

October 30, 2023 – 12 min read

Do You Need a Brain Scan for a Concussion?

You don’t have to play football to be at risk for concussion. Anyone can develop a concussion — a type of brain injury — after a fall, a car accident, or a blow...

February 16, 2023 – 4 min read

Epilepsy Awareness Month

Recognizing November as Epilepsy Awareness Month Almost 3.5 million people in the United States have epilepsy, yet many people do not know much about the condition. That’s why the Epilepsy Foundation of America...

November 9, 2021 – 3 min read

Early Signs of Dementia

10 Early Signs of Dementia: Do You Have Them? Forgetfulness is common as we age. But serious or unusual memory loss is an early sign of dementia. With cognitive decline, it can be...

September 20, 2021 – 4 min read

Head CT Scan: How They Help Detect Alzheimer’s Disease

Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease allows you to treat it sooner and stay healthy and independent for longer. Head CT scans are one of the most effective tools to detect the condition. Learn...

September 20, 2021 – 2 min read

How to Tell If You Have a Concussion

Sometimes a bump on the head is just a bump on the head. But if you hit your head or body hard enough, you could have a type of mild traumatic brain injury...

May 4, 2021 – 4 min read

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

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