by Patrick Zarrelli | Sep 19, 2022 | Radiology
Radiology plays an important role in everything from diagnosing cancer to monitoring a baby’s growth and development. It is the study of images produced by medical imaging devices such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging...
by Patrick Zarrelli | Aug 22, 2022 | EKG
If you’re like most people, you’re probably a little afraid any time a medical professional recommends any tests. This is understandable as many people are scared to go to the doctor in the first place. When your doctor suggests that you have an EKG, you might be...
by Patrick Zarrelli | Aug 1, 2022 | MRI News
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...
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 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...
