Category: MRI

What to Expect from Different Types of MRI Machines

What to Expect from Different Types of MRI Machines Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines use a combination of radio waves and a strong magnetic field to create three-dimensional images of soft tissue and...

February 16, 2023 – 4 min read

Do You Need a Brain Scan for a Concussion?

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 —...

February 16, 2023 – 4 min read

Plan Your Imaging Scans for 2023 to Prevent Surprise Medical Expenses

Plan Your Imaging Scans for 2023 to Prevent Surprise Medical Expenses You might be trying to fit in a few physician visits at the end of the year before your health insurance deductible...

December 9, 2022 – 4 min read

How Imaging Can Help Diagnose Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease

How Imaging Can Help Diagnose Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease Doctors often use various tests to diagnose ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Symptoms of these inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) can mimic those of...

December 9, 2022 – 2 min read

How Preventive Screenings Can Save Money and Provide Peace of Mind

How Preventive Cancer Screenings Can Save Money and Provide Peace of Mind Between the holidays, the end of the school semester, and trying to get in last-minute medical appointments before your deductible resets,...

November 10, 2022 – 4 min read

Back Pain in the Picture: Which Imaging Scans Can Help With Diagnosis?

Back Pain in the Picture: Which Imaging Scans Can Help Find a Diagnosis? Your busy life makes it easy to put your nagging back pain on the back burner. Sometimes, symptoms go away...

October 21, 2022 – 4 min read

Types of Mammograms and Other Breast Imaging Scans, Explained

Types of Mammograms and Other Breast Imaging Scans, Explained Breast imaging can detect breast cancer and track changes in your breasts over time, which helps doctors spot abnormalities and diagnose the disease in...

October 21, 2022 – 5 min read
A Black woman grabbing her elbow and making a grimaced face, used to describe sports injuries

Sports Injuries: How Imaging Can Help You Get Back in the Game

Sports Injuries: How Imaging Can Help You Get Back in the Game Participating in sports provides a variety of health benefits, but it also comes with the risk of injury. When an injury...

September 19, 2022 – 3 min read
A medical provider examining someone's knees and legs, used to explain common sports injuries and medical imaging

Can Common Sports Injuries Come Back to Haunt You?

Can Common Sports Injuries Come Back to Haunt You? Whether you were a varsity athlete or are an occasional jogger, any number of common sports injuries acquired in your youth can recur later...

September 19, 2022 – 2 min read