Medical Imaging and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Safety
To keep patients and staff safe, the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) outlined steps radiology practices and patients could take. These steps include practicing social distancing and the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks. Radiology Affiliates Imaging follows these guidelines and goes several steps further […]
What Does COVID-19 Look Like on a CT Scan?
If you have COVID-19, your doctor might order a CT scan. Have you ever wondered what doctors look for when they review the results of the CT scan? COVID-19 typically causes fever, shortness of breath, and cough. Doctors usually order blood tests, such as PCR and antigen testing, to diagnose the disease. They also use […]
MRI-Guided Laser Therapy to Treat Seizures
About 3 million adults and 470,000 children in the United States have epilepsy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Doctors are now using MRI-guided laser therapy to treat the seizures caused by epilepsy. Epilepsy is a common brain condition that affects people of all ages, and at any time in life. […]
