When Is It Best to be Screened for Breast Cancer?
Starting mammograms at age 40 for average risk women is a huge improvement over age 50, but more changes needed. This month, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force updated its breast screening recommendations: mammograms should start at 40, a much needed improvement from the previous guideline to make an individual decision before age 50. “The […]
RAI Lawrenceville Designated Prostate Cancer MRI Center
Addition of New 3 Tesla MRI Helps Set New Standard in Prostate Imaging Radiology Affiliates Imaging of Lawrenceville has been designated a Prostate Cancer MRI Center by the American College of Radiology® (ACR®). The ACR Prostate Cancer MRI Center designation is a voluntary program that recognizes facilities that commit to practice safe, effective diagnostic care […]
A Family Save: During His Time of Need, RAI Teammates Come Together To Save Mike’s Life.
Michael Pallanti, practice director for Radiology Affiliates Imaging, has experience delivering high-quality radiology services. Then, he became a recipient. As a radiology technologist for 18 years, Michael has experience in the delivery of high-quality radiology services. Michael fractured a bone in his foot last year, specifically his fifth metatarsal. Shortly after his injury, while he […]
When it Comes to Reducing the Odds of Dying from Breast Cancer, Consistency is Everything
Mammograms save lives by detecting breast cancer before the masses can be felt by the patient or the doctor. Breast cancer screenings are not a “one and done” proposition, though – the result of a new study suggests that consistency is the key. More specifically, the study found that the closer a woman adhered to […]
Forget BMI – Assessing Muscle Fat May Be Better Indicator of Health
Doctors have warned for years that carrying around extra body fat can increase the risk for serious diseases. Medical professionals have traditionally used body mass index (BMI) to describe the amount of body fat their patients have, but BMI is not always an accurate tool to evaluate health and the risk for weight-related diseases. In […]
Attention Women: There are New Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
Screening tests are the best way for otherwise healthy people to find health problems before they have signs or symptoms. Early detection leads to early treatment, which is often more effective than waiting until a disease is severe. Knowing when to undergo screening can help you stay on top of your health. The American College […]
How is AI Used in Radiology?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is revolutionizing nearly every aspect of life, including medical care. AI has the potential to change how medical imaging is analyzed and interpreted, which can lead to faster and more accurate diagnoses, improved patient outcomes, and reduced healthcare costs. Medical imaging is a field of medicine that focuses on creating images […]
May is Arthritis Awareness Month
While arthritis is a common condition, many people have questions about the disorder. Arthritis Awareness Month creates an opportunity to learn about disorders that affect the joints. The annual observance is also a great time to share your personal experiences with arthritis, and to ask and answer questions. Arthritis Awareness Month is a Great Time […]
An Incidental Finding on a CT Scan Saved My Life
“The good news is that your CT of the abdomen looked fine. Unfortunately, your scan showed something suspicious in your lungs.” Those were the scariest words I had ever heard in my life. Out of the blue, I had an incidental finding on a CT scan. The American College of Radiology (ACR) defines an incidental […]
Lung Problems May Continue Two Years Later for those with Long COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic is over for most people, but for some, the effects of the virus continue two years after the infection. Known as “long COVID,” “Post-COVID Conditions (PCC),” or “long haul COVID,” the condition causes a wide range of ongoing health issues that can last weeks, months, or even years – in fact, nobody […]
