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General Questions about Imaging
- Should I get an X-Ray, MRI, or CT Scan for my Injury?
- Full Body Imaging Scans: Are They Necessary?
- Is there potential danger from MRIs, X-Rays & medical imaging devices?
- How Often Should a Middle Aged Man Get His Chest Screened?
- What Imaging Procedures Should Men Over 50 be Considering?
- What Imaging Procedures are Best for Women over 50?
- What is the Contrast Material for CT and MR scans, and is it Safe?
- What Imaging Procedures do Long-Term Smokers Need, Even after Quitting?
- Is there a Radiation Related Risk from Medical Imaging Tests?
- Can Children Have Medical Imaging Procedures Performed?
- Checking on Your Bone Health with Medical Imaging
- When Preventative Medical Imaging is Necessary
- What is better at Evaluating for Heart Disease and Stroke? MRI or CT?
- The History of Medical Imaging
- Infertility and Medical Imaging: How Can I Be Sure?
- Common Radiology Myths Debunked – Facts and Answers
- A Look at Doctors Imaging’s Medical Equipment
- Advantages of the Newest, Top of the Line Radiology Tools
- Scared of Radiation in Medical Imaging? Here are Some Everyday Sources!
- 4 Things Your Radiologist Wants You To Know
MRIs
- Could an MRI Help with my Back Pain?
- Do You Know When it’s Time to Get an MRI?
- How Can MRI Scans help prevent cancer?
- What is it like to be in an MRI Machine?
- MRIs and Migraines: All You Need to Know
- What Can I Expect After an MRI Scan?
- How Can MRIs be Used to Help Diagnose, Stage and Treat Prostate Cancer?
- What You Need to Know Before Your MRI Procedure
- Open MRIs vs. Closed MRIs – Explaining MRI Equipment
- How Do MRIs Help Diagnose an Athlete’s Injuries?
- MRIs for Kids and Young Adults
- Could a Knee MRI help Solve Your Knee Pain Mystery?
- Explaining Concussions and Diffuse Tensor Imaging
- What Else Can DTI MRI Discover?
- Navigating the World of MRI Pricing
- The Innovations Found in a Modern MRI Scan
- What is an MRI and How Does It Work?
- 4 Myths About MRI Scans That are Just Plain Wrong
- Can I Have an MRI During Pregnancy?
- Should You Schedule an Open MRI?
- What is the Difference Between MRI and MRA?
- The Steps to MRI Preparation
- MRI of the Spine May Help You & the Doctors Treating Your Pain
CT & PET-CT Scans
- What is the difference between a CT and a PET-CT scan?
- What Should I Expect as a Patient During a Low-Dose CT-Scan?
- How do CT Machines Create Images?
- What do CT Results Look Like? What is my Doctor Looking For?
- The Importance of Low-Dose CTs as Lung Cancer Screenings
- Understanding CT Scans and Their Remarkable Images
- How PET-CT Scans help Diagnosing, Staging & Treatment for Parkinson’s
- Do Your Research to Save on the Cost of CT Scans
- Which is Better: CT or PET Scans for Cancer?
- What is a CT Scan?
X-Rays
- The Many Medical (and Other Interesting) X-Ray Uses
- Is It Safe for my Child to Get an X-Ray or other Imaging Procedure?
Ultrasounds
- What Should I Expect From my First Ultrasound?
- Pregnancy and Ultrasounds: Benefits and Innovations
- What Can I See With My 4-D Ultrasound?
- Can Men Benefit from Ultrasound Procedures
- The Many Benefits of Ultrasounds for Women
- Getting an Ultrasound to Better Diagnose Thyroid Problems
- Using Ultrasounds to Detect Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- The Difference Between Different Types of Ultrasound?
Common Injuries, Disorders, and Diseases
- Learn the Signs You Have a Concussion to Prevent Long-Term Dangers
- Fighting Common Lung Disorders with Preventative Screening
- The Truth Behind Thyroid Disorders
- What Could this Chest Pain be?
- I think I broke a bone. What test should I get?
- The Debate on Lung Cancer Screenings
- Sports Injuries On The Rise: Protect Your Athletes
- What are Lymph Nodes, and Why Are Mine Swollen?
- What are the Warning Signs of Heart Attack and Stroke?
- How Does a Head Injury Result in Sensory Loss?
- Understanding Arthritis Treatment and Medical Imaging
- Worried About Radiation from Medical Imaging?
- Finding and Treating Prostate Cancer Early
- Medical Imaging Exams and Equipment to Help Diagnose Heart Disease
- Gallbladder pain is a common problem. Learn its symptoms & treatment.
- Using Medical Imaging to Diagnose MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
- Avoiding Bone Cancer and Maintaining Bone Density
- Diagnosing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with DTI MRI
- What to do if Your Child Swallowed an Object
- Lung Cancer Symptoms and Screenings
- How Do Broken Bones Heal?
- The Better Health You’ll Get When You Quit Smoking
- Widespread Pain Could Be Fibromyalgia
- Chronic Pain Conditions, Causes, and Symptoms
- The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation and Insomnia
- Runner’s Knee Pain and Solutions
- Car Accident Head Injuries, Safety and Precautions
- Diagnosing Emphysema with Medical Imaging
General Medical Information
- Doctors Imaging is the First ACR Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center in New Orleans
- The Dangers of Childhood Obesity in America
- The Dangers of MSG and Migraines
- How Does Stress Damage the Body and Mind?
- Staying Connected: The Benefits of Streamlined Healthcare Information
- The Differences Between Younger and Older Medical Imaging Patients
- Honesty is the Best Policy for Diagnostic Medical Imaging Appointments
- Increasing Patient Comfort for Medical Imaging Tests
- Patient-Doctor Communication is Key to Safety with Any Heart Imaging Test
- More States in Need of LDCT Screening Centers
- The Dangers of Office Work on Your Physical Health
- Supporting those with Prostate Cancer During No Shave November
- Stop Smoking and Get Whole Body Benefits
- The Dangers of Fake Supplements for Your Long-Term Health
- Employee Safety and Health Benefits with More Work Injury Medical Imaging
- Lung Cancer Detection in Louisiana Made Easy
- Know the Symptoms of Appendicitis in Children