What does a prostate MRI show my healthcare provider?
Learn why your healthcare provider recommends a prostate MRI scan and what the scan can reveal about the health of your prostate and surrounding tissues.
What happens during a cervical spine MRI?
Find out what to expect from your cervical spine MRI, how to prepare for the cervical spine MRI, and what to ask your healthcare provider about your results.
From Diagnosis to Treatment: The Critical Role of Advanced Imaging in Alzheimer’s Care
In 2023, the FDA approved the first anti-amyloid treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, a groundbreaking development offering new hope to patients and families affected by this devastating condition. These therapies aim to slow the progressive decline of cognitive functions, such as memory and thinking, helping patients maintain their quality of life during the early stages of […]
What should I expect before, during, and after a brain MRI?
When your doctor recommended a brain MRI for you or your loved one, you may have felt a little worried or anxious, which is understandable. But getting a brain MRI doesn’t have to be stressful for you. If you understand what to expect from your brain MRI, you’ll feel more prepared and comfortable on the […]
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 — after a fall, a car accident, or a blow to the head. While sports like baseball, football, and soccer are common causes […]
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 […]
When Do You Need a Prostate MRI?
According to the National Cancer Institute, over 12% of men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetimes. Doctors may include a variety of tests and scans to help diagnose and treat prostate cancer. A prostate MRI is one of these tools. A prostate MRI detects cancer in men who have had abnormal blood […]