Diagnostic imaging tools like MRI scans and 3D mammograms can reveal breast cancer, but they can't tell you how or why that cancer developed. Now, a new study sheds light on one major possible source of invasive breast cancer: alcohol. The connection between alcohol consumption and cancer was officially declared a threat by the World Health Or...

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men after skin cancer. It is the most deadly form of cancer, and about one in seven men will be diagnosed with this disease at least once in their lifetime. Here is everything you need to know about prostate cancer, in order to protect yourself and to stay healthy. What is the prostate? The prosta...

For the countless Americans who will visit diagnostic imaging centers this year, the open MRI has been a godsend. Even in the best case scenarios at the best radiology centers in NJ, an MRI can be a stressful ordeal. Not only are many patients anxious about the potential results of their scan, but the process itself can be physically and mentally u...

Physicians often use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose and treat medical conditions that can be seen only by use of x-ray or magnetic fields and radio frequencies. An MRI machine produces detailed pictures of internal body structures. This radiology imaging technique has improved by great leaps and bounds over the years, leading to the i...

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 may w...

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 of an MRI machine is to...

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.  Either way, t...

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. Know your tests so you can be prepared for wha...