Category: MRI

open mri

What Is an Open MRI?

MRI is a safe and non-invasive way to visualize the body’s internal structures. MRI technology utilizes a powerful magnetic field and radio waves to generate images that facilitate the early detection and treatment...

September 17, 2018 – 4 min read
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Breast MRI vs. Mammogram: What You Need to Know

For the last 30 years, American women have been advised to get yearly mammograms, but in another 30 years, the breast MRI may become the imaging tool of choice for early detection of...

September 4, 2018 – 3 min read
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Choosing an MRI Imaging Center

Your doctor may recommend an MRI for a number of different reasons. They may want to rule out certain conditions or get images that help them diagnose a range of conditions, but regardless...

August 23, 2018 – 3 min read
stand up mri

How a Stand-Up MRI Can Help Ease Claustrophobia

Although an MRI is a completely painless and non-invasive procedure, some people are afraid of an MRI because of the confined space involved in this test. If you suffer from claustrophobia, you may...

June 25, 2018 – 3 min read
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How to Find an Affordable MRI Imaging Center

MRIs can detect a huge range of health issues, and if your physician has recommended an MRI, you should get one. Unfortunately, however, these tests can be expensive. If you’re worried about the...

April 17, 2018 – 3 min read

Why You May Need a Lumbar MRI

If your doctor has recommended a lumbar MRI, you may be wondering why you need this imaging procedure. Why do doctors use lumbar MRIs? A lumbar MRI takes detailed images of your lower...

March 20, 2018 – 3 min read

A Knee MRI Can Diagnose a Torn ACL

The Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most commonly torn knee ligaments. If your doctor suspects you have an ACL tear, they will likely recommend a knee MRI to diagnose the...

February 8, 2018 – 3 min read

Seeking a Brain MRI After a Stroke

If you or a loved one suffers a stroke, your doctor may recommend that you make an appointment at an imaging center for a brain MRI. The images from this scan help your...

January 16, 2018 – 3 min read

Diagnosing Achilles Tendinitis at an Imaging Center

Unexplained pain in your Achilles tendon could be a serious issue called Achilles tendinitis. To definitively diagnose this issue, your doctor will usually recommend some imaging tests. Rather than having the tests done...

December 11, 2017 – 3 min read