Low-Dose CT Screening for Lung Cancer Benefits People Who Have Never Smoked
Doctors often recommend low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer for patients who have smoked at some point in their lifetime. Now the results of a new study suggest that LDCT screening are beneficial for people who have never smoked. About LDCTs LDCT scans the patient’s chest to create images of the lungs. Doctors […]
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 […]
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. […]
Vaping Lung Disease is Still Here
The year 2019 saw the introduction of two previously unseen, yet deadly respiratory illnesses: COVID-19 and EVALI. While COVID-19 is grabbing most of the headlines these days, EVALI is still here. COVID-19 is a serious respiratory disease caused by a coronavirus. The first confirmed cases of COVID-19 appeared in China in December of 2019. EVALI, […]
Using Imaging Techniques in the Diagnosis and Management of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that typically affects the spine, although it can affect other joints. Imaging technology, such as x-rays, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans can help doctors detect the signs of AS; imaging also helps physicians monitor changes over time and adjust the patient’s treatment plan as needed. […]
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, which makes it a great time to learn about this serious disease and discover ways to prevent it. About Lung Cancer Cancer is a condition in which abnormal cells grow at a rapid pace to cause tumors. Lung cancer, then, is a disease in which abnormal cells grow in […]
FDA Relaxes Guidelines for Mammography During Coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated nearly every aspect of daily life, especially for healthcare professionals and the facilities where they work. Many clinics are overwhelmed with patients; others have had to cut back on the number of workers they employ. It has also complicated care for patients who need diagnostic and screening tests, such as […]
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 […]
Even Superheroes Can Develop Colon Cancer
When they thought T’Challa died, the fictitious people of Wakanda mourned the loss of their great leader. When we lost Chadwick Boseman in real life, the entire world grieved. The passing of every superhero brings an opportunity for an awakening and a new understanding of things we used to take for granted; Boseman’s passing is […]
Playing it Safe: Returning to Care
Cancer and other life-threatening health conditions haven’t stopped for COVID-19. Now, worrisome modeling should serve as a call to Americans that they need to make that doctor or screening appointment which they postponed earlier in the year. A National Cancer Institute model, examining breast and colorectal cancers, predicts more than 10,000 deaths in the U.S. […]
