Understanding The Advanced Imaging Technologies Available To Your Physician MRI … CT scan … Ultrasound. Your physician and healthcare team have many options available when it comes to advanced medical imaging that can detect and diagnose disease at an earlier and more treatable stage. Here’s a quick recap of the five most common imaging technologies …
FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY: The Power of Ultrasound For many people, an ultrasound is the imaging tool used during a woman’s pregnancy to evaluate a baby’s health and to give parents a first look at their child. But an ultrasound is also used for many other diagnostic procedures. The advantages are many. An ultrasound exam, which …
Cardiac Ultrasound and MRI Heart attacks and strokes account for more deaths than all cancers combined. More than half the people who die of heart disease never knew they were at risk because they had no symptoms. Fortunately, new advances in screening technologies are letting physicians detect and treat heart disease at an earlier stage. …
Spotlight on Mammography If You’re Over 40, there’s no excuse October 16, 2009 is National Mammography Day, a time for women to remember the importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer, and, if you’re 40 or older, to schedule an annual mammogram. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death …
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among American men. And yet, in most cases, prostate cancer can be successfully treated if detected early. Here’s Dr. Firstname M. Lastname, a Urologist with Medical Center/Hospital, to explain how a simple exam can save your life. What …
Heads Up on Headaches June 3 – 9 Is National Headache Awareness Week Many people are reluctant about seeing their personal physician or visiting an Emergency Room when they have an intense headache. But if you have more than an occasional headache or if the headache develops very quickly and produces severe pain, you should …
CEO 25 Years of Progress Advances in the Fight Against Breast Cancer Have Been Steady 25 YEARS OF PROGRESS 2009 marks the 25th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month The past 25 years have seen great progress and many achievements in the diagnosing, treating and prevention of breast cancer. To really appreciate the advances …
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Minimally Invasive Procedure Leaves No Scar What happens if an abnormal lump is detected in your breast, either through a mammogram or a physical examination? The first step is to determine if the lump is benign or cancerous. In many cases, that requires performing a surgical biopsy, an invasive procedure that leaves …
Do You Need A Colonoscopy? If You’re 50 or Older, The answer is a definite “YES.” March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s time to get serious about a medical condition that costs the lives of more than 50,000 Americans every year. Cancer of the colon and rectum (colorectal cancer) is the second leading …
Colon Problems Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths, killing 55,000 people each year. But when it’s detected early, colon cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer. Here’s Dr. Firstname M. Lastname, a General Surgeon with Medical Center/Hospital, to tell us more about preventing this deadly disease. What is …
