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Can Issues with Your Thyroid be Genetic?
Thyroid problems are quite common, particularly among women, and if you have family members with thyroid disease, you may wonder if your risk is increased. What does it mean to have a thyroid disease? Your thyroid gland is about two inches long and is located in the front of...
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The Ins and Outs of Hysterosalpingograms
If you’ve had trouble getting pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term, your doctor may recommend a hysterosalpingogram to help detect any issues. What is a hysterosalpingogram? A hysterosalpingogram is a procedure that uses a real-time type of X-ray to examine your fallop...
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What’s the Difference between an Ultrasound or Mammogram for Breast Cancer Detection?
If you’ve had an annual screening mammogram that needs further review, your doctor may suggest you undergo additional testing with either a diagnostic mammogram or ultrasound. Read on to learn the differences between the two procedures and how both can aid in the detection...
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Can Genetic Testing Save My Life?
If you’re one of the people who want or need information about your background for healthcare reasons, and your family isn’t able to give you the answers you need – genetic testing may be your best option. What Is Genetic Testing? Genetic testing are lab tests that...
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Everything I need to Know about My Upcoming Thyroid Biopsy
What Is a Thyroid Biopsy? A thyroid biopsy is a frequently performed procedure that’s done to investigate a mass or nodule found in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland found in the front of the neck. The biopsy will determine whether...
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What is an Arthrogram?
A regular X-ray is an important tool in medicine that can give your doctor a great deal of information in some cases. If you have potential damage or disease in or around a joint, however, an arthrogram may yield more information. In this blog, the board-certified radiologis...
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What is Interventional Radiology?
When you have cancer, cardiovascular disease or other serious conditions, traditional treatments sometimes involve the use of open surgery, which comes with severe risks, such as excessive bleeding. Interventional radiology lowers the need for open surgery by providing an al...
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Self Breast Exam: Step by Step
A self-breast exam provides you with a chance to discover if you might have a problem with one or both breasts that needs further examination. These exams are an important part of detecting possible signs of breast cancer as early as possible, which can significantly improve...
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Why Diagnostic Imaging Saves Lives
When doctors are trying to diagnose medical problems and need additional information, diagnostic imaging can provide them with a more accurate picture of what is going on inside your body. These imaging tests offer detailed images of specific areas, so doctors can determine ...
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Should I get an MRI?
When you have an injury or a suspected illness, imaging tests, such as an MRI, can provide more detailed information on the affected area. This information helps healthcare providers make a more accurate diagnosis while also determining how severe an injury or illness is. An...
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