by Patrick Zarrelli | Jul 11, 2022 | Radiology
PET scans are a Diagnostics procedure that uses a combination of computerized tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET) to create images of the inside of the body. CT is a type of X-ray that creates detailed, cross-sectional images of the body. PET is a...
by Patrick Zarrelli | Jul 4, 2022 | MRI News
A high-field MRI is an MRI machine that can produce more magnetic fields than standard MRI machines. This allows for images to be taken of deeper brain structures, such as the hippocampus, which is important for learning and memory. High-field MRI can also take images...
by Patrick Zarrelli | Jun 27, 2022 | Ultrasound
An ultrasound is a test that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of body tissues. When done in the right circumstances, an ultrasound can be used to diagnose problems such as aortic stenosis, deep vein thrombosis, arrhythmias, and valvular heart disease....
by Patrick Zarrelli | Jun 20, 2022 | Radiology
In general, echo and ultrasound are both types of imaging tools that can give doctors information about the heart. While they both use similar technology, they have a few key differences. The main difference between echocardiograms and ultrasound is that an...
by Patrick Zarrelli | Jun 13, 2022 | Radiology
CT scans are useful Diagnostics tools. Some conditions, such as brain tumors and certain types of cancer, may cause changes in the CT scan that can be used to diagnose them. However, the use of CT scans for routine screening is not recommended. The main problem with...
