When chronic pain suddenly appears, many people elect to have an open MRI to try and identify the root cause. In some cases, the answer can be surprisingly simple: an old football injury from high school. This type of injury may not be immediately recognizable, but...
If you have been suffering from frequent migraine headaches and are unsure of what is causing them, it’s time to get a CT or MRI scan from Hollywood Diagnostics. This diagnostic imaging can help determine the cause of the migraines as well as provide information...
Although bone cancer can start in almost any bone, the most common areas of bone cancer are found in the long bones of the legs and arms or the pelvis area. Bone cancer is rare, and most cases are uncancerous rather than cancerous; it accounts for approximately 1% of...
MRI scans have saved countless lives. For example, they’ve helped doctors diagnose and treat people who suffer from brain tumors and countless life-threatening medical conditions. They have also helped doctors diagnose and treat people with other severe medical...
An MRI is a technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the body’s anatomy and structures. MRI images can be used to detect a variety of conditions, including cardiovascular disease, tumors, and injuries. MRIs are also useful in...
An MRI scanner is an imaging device that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce images of the body’s internal structures. One of the most popular types of MRI scanners is an open (or open-field) MRI scanner, which has a large, open space. This allows...
