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Category: CT Scans

What are DEXA scans used for?

What are DEXA scans used for?

Bone density scans are vital for evaluating bone health so you and your doctor can decide on treatment plans for issues like osteoporosis. A DEXA scan is a quick screening that can provide useful information about bone density, existing conditions and the likelihood of future fractures. You will not need to take special preparation steps […]
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What Do Swollen Lymph Nodes Mean?

What Do Swollen Lymph Nodes Mean?

Your lymphatic system plays a key role in your overall health and wellbeing. Understanding the role of lymphatics in your body is important as it has three major functions that affect your day-to-day routine. As a component of the immune system, lymphatics play a key part in protecting you against illnesses. Your lymphatic system also […]
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Types of CT Scans

Types of CT Scans

When your doctor wants to get a better look at what is going on inside your body, they will most likely order imaging. Several different technologies exist to diagnose conditions. Depending on the type of imaging and the area of the body, the method used to capture a picture of the inside of the body […]
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Reasons You May Need a CT Scan

Reasons You May Need a CT Scan

Computerized tomography (CT) or computerized axial tomography (CAT) scans are imaging procedures that capture two-dimensional scans of a particular section of the body. These scans take the information from multiple x-rays and combine the data to create highly detailed representations of structures within the body. So, why do doctors order CT scans? They are used in […]
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CT Scan vs. PET Scan

CT Scan vs. PET Scan

Millions of Americans undergo imaging tests every year to help doctors diagnose a health condition. For example, according to Harvard Medical School, over 80 million CT scans are performed each year. Imaging procedures provide a window to the interior human body without the need for an incision. This helps keep patients out of the operating room and […]
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