It’s often a concern of parents how their children will be affected by medical imaging equipment specific tests. If it’s X-Rays, MRIs, or CT scans, it’s always a concern for parents. Often times the concern centers around whether or not the children will get claustrophobic, if the radiation … Read more
Whenever you take your children to get a scan of any sort you have to go through a million hurdles at home to get them to agree. Often times you have to tell the kids it’s going to be like an adventure in outer space, … Read more
Do you ever find yourself unusually hungry? During that period of hunger do you find yourself going for the three left over slices of pizza? Sleep loss is more than likely the culprit behind bad food choices. Sleep deprivation does not just affect senses but … Read more
New research suggests that single photon emission computed tomography, SPECT, brain imaging can actually aid in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. The studies conducted by Dr. Daniel Amen have been analyzed in two stages, with only one of them employing SPECT imaging. According to statistics … Read more
While CT scans are an excellent way to detect problems that may not otherwise be detected by common X-rays, there is a growing concern that the exposure to radiation increases the risks for cancer. A part of the problem now goes beyond radiation and into proper education … Read more
With the advent of Low Radiation Scans, early detection has become an option for cancer patients. While low-dose computed tomography is still at a relatively early stage it provides a window into small lung nodules that, in a small number of patients, serve as indicators … Read more
64-slice CT scanners are said to have significantly improved CT Angiography (CTA), and is particularly recommended for cardiac studies. The speed and sensitivity of these scanners allow physicians to see how well the heart is contracting, to view the walls of arteries for plaque formation, and to observe … Read more
Remember, when considering which CT scanner to purchase, not only is it important to consider the number of data slices, but also to take into account the length of coverage in one rotation. The rotation time of the tube and the detectors surrounding the patient (gantry … Read more
Site planning design layouts for the installation of a GE Signa Ovation Open MRI Machine. A thorough site technical drawing and construction evaluation of the proposed Open MRI Machine location, as well as communication with all that are involved from planning to installation, should begin early in … Read more
The C-Arm is an overhead x-ray image intensifier that provides real-time, detailed viewing of anatomic structures using fluoroscopic dyes. The system is a non-invasive device that does not enter the patient’s body, making it safe for screening before, during, and after procedures. These machines are mobile and … Read more
The practice of urology and the high-tech urological imaging systems used today have become an important part of radiology. Urology is a surgical specialty that works with diseases of the male and female urinary tract, as well as the male reproductive organs. It is considered to be … Read more
2012 was certainly a memorable year for healthcare, particularly with the new Affordable Care Act (ACA) coming into effect. Though we cannot guarantee what Obamacare holds for the future, we do see a spark of optimism in the new era with promising new medical devices, safe and effective … Read more