Category: Imaging Scans

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 – 4 min read

Signs of Hepatitis C

Signs of Hepatitis C Typically spread through contact with blood from an infected person, hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes inflammation and damage to the liver. A person’s body can sometimes...

November 9, 2021 – 4 min read

How Lower Spine Pain Gets Worse During the Holidays

How Lower Spine Pain Gets Worse During the Holidays Back pain can have many different causes, and it affects people of all ages. Spine pain can feel like anything from a constant ache...

November 9, 2021 – 4 min read

Understanding Cancer of the Breast Milk Ducts

I Have Cancer of the Breast Milk Ducts—What Are My Options? When you think about breast cancer, you probably think about cancer affecting the breast tissue. But you may not be as familiar...

November 8, 2021 – 3 min read

Living Safely with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Living Safely with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm The aorta carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Age, smoking and other factors can weaken the aortic wall, resulting in a balloon-like...

November 8, 2021 – 3 min read

Imaging Measures Internal Signs of ‘Silent’ Liver Disease

Imaging Measures Internal Signs of ‘Silent’ Liver Disease The liver plays multiple roles in everyday bodily function. It affects digestion, metabolism, blood clotting and hormone production, among other critical processes. Yet liver disease...

November 8, 2021 – 4 min read

How Gallbladder Stone Pain Differs From Kidney Stone Pain

How Gallbladder Stone Pain Differs From Kidney Stone Pain Gallbladder stone pain can be easy to mistake for kidney stone pain. That’s because both conditions can cause stomach discomfort and share other symptoms....

September 20, 2021 – 4 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

CT Scans: 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 the most...

September 20, 2021 – 2 min read