Imaging services, such as MRI, are an important tool for doctors to assess, treat, and monitor a range of disorders, diseases, and healthcare issues. At Starling Diagnostics, we offer efficient and affordable diagnostic imaging with a service that is convenient and easy to use for both patients and referrers alike. Imaging services such as MRI,
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Tips on Finding the Right and Affordable MRI Center for You
As with choosing any product or service, affordability and quality are also two important criteria for finding the right diagnostic imaging facility. Choosing wisely means doing your due diligence. If your doctor told you that you need to go for an MRI exam, consider these tips to help streamline your search for the right and
Read MoreStarling Diagnostics: Affordable Imaging Center in New York
Affordability or quality—which one would you rather have in your healthcare? Often times, as much as you’d love to have both, you have no choice but to sacrifice one over the other. Nonetheless, even the old adage “you get what you pay for” is not always true, as paying more is not always tantamount to
Read MoreReasons Your Doctor Wants You to Get an Ultrasound
Getting an ultrasound is often associated with pregnancy, as ultrasounds are frequently used to monitor fetus growth and health. But beyond this, ultrasound can be a powerful tool in helping your doctor to check various aspects of your body. As a medical imaging technology, ultrasound uses sound waves and computer technology to give a glimpse
Read More3D Mammograms FAQs
For your next mammogram, you may want to choose a 3D mammography breast exam – also called breast tomosynthesis – which gives your doctor a highly detailed, three-dimensional image of your breast tissue. Not all imaging facilities offer this revolutionary scanning procedure. Let’s answer some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about 3D mammograms:
Read MoreTips on Choosing the Best MRI Center
If you need an MRI and are wondering, “where’s the best diagnostic testing center near me?” please do some research before selecting a location. You have options regarding location, convenience, professional staffing, and technology. The following are tips to assist you in choosing the MRI center with the right diagnostic services for you. What Is
Read MoreWomen Have Gender-Specific Health Needs
Men and women both require certain health scans and tests in order to maintain optimum health. They both warrant lung checks, heart checks, and blood tests to check for cholesterol and diabetes. They also both warrants having a colonoscopy starting at around age 50. However, women need to have certain types of scans, specifically in
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Bone Density Results
A bone density test measures the grams of calcium and other minerals that comprise your bones. The test uses X-ray technology, and a specialist may perform the scan on a forearm, hip, or part of the spine; however, DEXA scans (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scans) are performed on the whole body using a safe, low-absorption method
Read MoreWhat to Expect at Your 3D Mammogram Appointment
Mammograms have been instrumental in the prevention and reduction of breast cancer fatality by nearly 40 percent over the last three decades. This is why the American Cancer Society (ACS) encourages women who have an average risk to go for yearly mammograms starting at age 45 until age 54, and every two years for women 55 years and
Read MorePreventive Health Screening Services at Starling Diagnostics
One of the greatest achievements in medicine was the introduction of medical imaging for health screening. Since the late 1800s, we have had imaging technology, which has enabled doctors to look for issues inside a patient’s body without having to perform an invasive operation. One of the major benefits of medical imaging is the ability
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