When you think of X-rays, the most common thing to spring to mind is diagnosing broken bones. However, when you look more closely, there is a lot more to X-rays than diagnosing bone fractures. X-ray is the oldest type of medical imaging technique and still one of the most commonly used methods. X-rays are a
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Why 3D Mammograms Are the Best
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women, second only to skin cancer. Doctors’ preferred technique for detecting breast cancer is via mammogram, and there are two types of mammograms: 2D and 3D. 3D mammograms use newer technology that offers significant advantages over the 2D version. Whereas a 2D mammogram captures individual
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 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
Read MoreBenefits of MRI of the Breast
You should speak to your primary care physician or gynecologist about when you should start getting routine mammograms and other screenings included in women’s health services. Fortunately, some clinics offer 3D mammograms, which can provide your practitioner with a complex and detailed view of your breasts’ tissue. In some cases though, a practitioner may want
Read MoreBreast Cancer Month (October)
In October, you will notice a lot more information and events centered around breast cancer, and that is because the month of October has been designated as the Pink Month or Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) by major breast cancer charities. In the United States, an estimated 276,480 women and 2,620 men will be diagnosed
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