Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of imaging test involving the use of radio waves and magnetic waves together to produce images of the body’s internal organs. Doctors use these images to analyze whether you have any abnormalities in your organs, bones, soft tissues and joints. Jump to Sections: What Are MRI Machines? What […]

The idea of going in for any medical testing is something that immediately makes most of us uncomfortable. Many of us don’t even enjoy a regular technologist’s checkup, making the idea of a scheduled test that much more off-putting. Maybe we’re nervous that the test will reveal something we don’t want to know. Perhaps we’re […]

Both an MRA and MRI are painless and typically noninvasive diagnostic imaging tools. Doctors may use one of these to view bones, tissues, organs, blood vessels or arteries inside the body. Since they’re so closely related, it can be challenging for patients to understand the difference between MRI and MRA. When you look closer, however, you’ll notice a lot […]

More than 260,000 women are diagnosed with new cases of invasive breast cancer every year, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), and one in eight women has a chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime. But, early detection through mammograms and advanced treatments are helping save more lives than ever before. The widespread […]

MRI and CT scans have several differences, though your doctor uses both for imaging. Find out why your doctor may recommend one over the other and how they differ. What sets these scans apart is critical in choosing the right one for diagnosis. Discover the differences and how you can prepare yourself for your next […]