Bone Mineral Density
What is a Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Exam?
Bone Mineral Density (BMD) is a measurement of the concentration of
minerals in the bones which are vital for strong bones. A high bone
min...
Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
Computed Tomography (CT) scans combine the use of a digital computer
with a rotating x-ray device to create detailed cross-sectional images
or "slices" of the different organs and body section...
Interventional Radiology
Interventional Radiology is a radiology specialty devoted to
minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment. Interventional radiologists
are doctors who specialize in minimally invasive targeted t...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a safe and painless way of
taking pictures of soft tissues of the body and is especially valuable
in diagnosing brain and nervous system disorders, cardiova...
Mammography
Mammography is a procedure that can detect abnormalities in breast
tissue when they are still too small to be felt. This x-ray examination
involves a minimal exposure to radiation.
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Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear medicine is a safe and painless procedure. It records
information about the function and structure of the major organs in the
human body, unlike general radiology that creates images ...
Ultrasound
An ultrasound test is a modern medical
diagnostic procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce
images of the organs and structures of the body. Because high-frequency
sound ...
X-ray
X-rays are electromagnetic radiation waves used to create images of
tissues within the human body. Because of its high energy and short
wavelength, x-rays are able to penetrate the body's tiss...