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A medical provider handing a doctor's order to a patient, used to explain why it's important to visit an imaging center

Have Doctor’s Orders for Imaging? Visit an Imaging Center

If you have had an injury or are experiencing unexplained or chronic pain, a prompt, accurate diagnosis is essential. Your doctor may order diagnostic imaging to help determine the cause of your pain...

July 28, 2022 – 2 min read
Example of diagnostic imaging scan with a provider and patient

Why Get Diagnostic Imaging at American Health Imaging?

When you need diagnostic imaging, such as an MRI or CT scan, you might think that you have to go to a hospital for your care. But the fact is that you can...

April 26, 2022 – 3 min read

Diagnosing Dementia With an Alzheimer MRI

An MRI scan refers to the process of using magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, technology to diagnose or assess the progress of any number of conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. When looking at images...

August 13, 2021 – 3 min read

MRI Technology Advancements: What Do They Mean for You?

MRI Technology Advancements: What Do They Mean for You? Your first cellphone probably looked a lot different than your current one. Maybe you had to flip it open and close it, use buttons...

February 1, 2021 – 3 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 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
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

Nervous About Imaging Day?

Nervous About Imaging Day? You’ve got an MRI, CT scan or another imaging test coming up, and you’re feeling nervous. It’s OK. We understand. Imaging is a safe and effective way for your...

June 10, 2020 – 2 min read

Injuries at Home —What Do You Do Next?

Injuries Can Happen at Home—What Do You Do Next? A lot of people have more time on their hands due to social distancing and quarantine measures in place because of COVID-19, which means...

May 28, 2020 – 2 min read
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