An MRI Can Detect These Life-Threatening Brain Conditions
Minor headaches can occur for any number of reasons and usually subside after a little bit of rest. The majority of headaches are rarely caused by serious medical problems, but a particularly bad one might make you wonder about tumors, aneurysms, mental illness, or blood clots. If you experience any of the following symptoms, your doctor […]
Men, Are You Checking Yourself For Breast Cancer? An MRI Can Save Your Life.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive way for a doctor to examine the inside of your body. High-resolution images are produced that can then be used for medical diagnosis at diagnostic imaging centers. The machine can also be used to produce 3D images that can be viewed from different angles. The most common use […]
RAI Recognized by Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership
The radiologists of Radiology Affiliates Imaging (RAI) have been recognized by St. Mary Health and the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership (BCHIP), for their commitment to the Breast Health Initiative. BCHIP will publically thank the physicians of RAI – Drs. Weiser, Cohen, Prager, Meshkov, Nayee, LeCavalier and Bosworth for their extraordinary partnership in the St. […]
Community Open House at RAI Hamilton
Radiology Affiliates Imaging is proud to be part of the Mercer County community for over 45 years. We are now opening our doors to show all of the new and exciting imaging services. Join us for an evening of food, prizes, education and tours at our Hamilton location (2501 Kuser Road). Community Open House! Thursday, […]
What is the Difference Between an MRI and a CT Scan?
Unless you are a diagnostic imaging specialist, you may find all that radiology mumbo-jumbo a little confusing. One question many patients ask is, “What’s the difference between a CT scan and MRI scans?” Maybe you watch a lot of medical television shows, or maybe you have been to the hospital with a friend or family member. […]
Different Types of X-ray and MRI Exams: Know Your Testing
Whether we like it or not, certain medical conditions require testing and scans that can be uncomfortable or sometimes invasive. If a doctor is unable to make a diagnosis with just blood tests and a physical, they may ask you to come to the radiology department for X-ray testing, a CAT scan, or an MRI. […]
What an Ultrasound Can Be Used For
What is an ultrasound? For the most part, many people associate ultrasounds with pregnancy. Expectant mothers will have this procedure performed in order to find out their babies’ genders and identify any anomalies or birth defects early on. But fetal imaging is only one of the common uses for ultrasounds. How does the procedure work? […]
Could an MRI Help Doctors Determine What Is Causing Your Pain?
Imagine the following scenario: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides enough detail that the radiologist and orthopedic doctor diagnosed a 50% tear in the peroneal tendon of the right ankle. Without the results from the MRI, the college freshman gymnast would have hurt herself even more. After finishing a dose of steroids to reduce swelling and […]
Problem Veins? Problem Solved! The Truth About Venous Disease
About 1 in 22 people in the USA are affected by varicose veins with the incidence increasing with age. Over 40% of women in their 50’s suffer from some sort of venous disease with varicose veins 3 times more common in women. Genetics plays an important role in your developing chronic venous disease. In fact, if both […]
The Shocking Truths About Breast Cancer – How a 3D Mammogram Can Save Your Life
Breast cancer is a serious health concern that does not discriminate against age or even gender. In fact, experts expect over 2,350 cases of breast cancer for men in the year 2015. For women especially, however, the risk is exponentially greater: about 12% of U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer at some point in […]
