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Imaging Tests Used to Diagnose Prostate Cancer

Considering that prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer found in men, it is incredibly important for men to be aware of the disease. A prostate cancer diagnosis is not rare, and the illness can often be successfully treated when detected before it has the opportunity to spread. To catch prostate cancer early, […]

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Using CT Scans for Finding Blood Clots

Blood clotting in the body is often beneficial. It helps staunch wounds, prevent infections and begin the healing process after an injury. But when blood clots form in the blood vessels, they pose grave health risks. Fortunately, computed tomography (CT) scans provide valuable detection and diagnostic information. How does a CT scan show blood clots? In this […]

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How CT Scans and MRIs Are Used to Diagnose Strokes

A stroke is a debilitating condition that can negatively alter a person’s life, especially if left untreated. Early diagnosis of a stroke — including what type it is — can greatly reduce the stroke patient’s chances of living with a disability. Computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are two of the best […]

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How to Prepare for a PET Scan

Positron emission tomography (PET) scans are a type of imaging test your doctor uses to identify possible diseases at the cellular level. The scan allows physicians to evaluate oxygen intake, blood flow and metabolism to create a clearer picture of systemic diseases like cancer, brain disorders and heart problems. Being recommended for a PET scan […]

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Diagnosing Muscle and Bone Disorders With CT Scans

If you’re experiencing pain in your muscles or bones, your doctor may have ordered a CT scan. A computed tomography (CT) scan is a valuable imaging tool that allows doctors to make decisions quickly. This is critical to diagnose conditions that need urgent care like bone or muscle disorders. As a patient, you may be wondering […]

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X-Ray vs. CT vs. MRI

When doctors need to see what’s happening inside your body, they often have you get a diagnostic imaging test. There are several types of these imaging tests that help the doctor make an accurate diagnosis and choose the ideal treatment plan. Each imaging test uses different technology to create images that help your doctor identify […]

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Imaging Tests Used to Diagnose Prostate Cancer

Using CT Scans for Finding Blood Clots

How CT Scans and MRIs Are Used to Diagnose Strokes

How to Prepare for a PET Scan

Diagnosing Muscle and Bone Disorders With CT Scans

X-Ray vs. CT vs. MRI