Do kidney stones show up on a CT scan?
Find out why your healthcare provider recommended a CT scan to test for kidney stones, and see how your CT results can help shape your treatment options.
Why is a CT scan the most accurate test for kidney stones?
Find out why your healthcare provider recommended a CT scan to test for kidney stones, and see how your CT results can help shape your treatment options.
Why did my healthcare provider order a cervical spine CT scan?
Find out what you need to know before your first MRI scan, including why your provider ordered an MRI, and what you can expect before, during, and after your scan.
What exactly does a head CT scan show my healthcare team?
A head CT scan can tell your healthcare provider a lot about the condition of your head and brain. Whether you’ve already had a head CT scan, or you have an upcoming CT appointment, we want to help you understand the results of your head CT. We’ll look at what a head CT is used […]
Medical Imaging that Supports Your Sports Medicine Needs
Fall may mean football season, but it’s also a time for soccer, volleyball, cross-country, and other sports and activities. No matter what sport your child plays—or the athletic activities you enjoy on weekends—there’s always the risk of injury. If you or your child needs sports medicine imaging after a sprain, tear, or fracture, American Health […]
Sports Injuries: How Imaging Can Help You Get Back in the Game
Participating in sports offers a range of health benefits, but it also carries the risk of injury. When an injury occurs, you want to start treatment as soon as possible to get back to the sport you love. That process begins with a diagnosis. In many cases, a doctor determines a diagnosis, at least in […]
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 in life. Young and older athletes and active adults can all develop further knee, ankle, or back problems years after an injury, often due to osteoarthritis and often following an injury […]
Golf Injuries: How Medical Imaging Can Help
If you’re an avid golfer, nothing is more frustrating than having an injury that keeps you off the greens. Many golf injuries happen over time due to overuse of specific muscles, while some can occur suddenly due to incorrect technique. No matter the cause, imaging can help your doctor determine the best course of treatment […]
How Imaging Can Help Relieve Aches and Pains
When you have aches and pains in your back or another part of your body, it can affect your daily life and prevent you from doing activities you enjoy. Imaging, such as MRI and CT scans, can often help your doctor uncover the cause of your discomfort and determine the best treatment to get you […]