Category: Medical Imaging

With 50 million people around the world living with some form of dementia, accurate dementia screening tests are more important than ever. Because dementia can have a major impact on an individual’s career, family, functional abilities and independence, an early diagnosis can be crucial for addressing the disorder quickly and effectively. If you or a loved one […]

Although 1 in 16 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer within their lifetime, an early diagnosis can come with a hopeful prognosis. Finding the disease early can result in more effective treatment and greater chances of recovery. For this reason, routine screening — that is, testing for lung cancer despite not having symptoms or a history of […]

Although carpal tunnel syndrome affects up to 6% of the adult population, there are still many questions surrounding the condition and its diagnosis. Many people with wrist pain wonder what causes carpal tunnel and what kind of tests can identify the issue. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to figure out whether wrist and hand […]

Kidney stones are common and can occur at any age. According to the National Kidney Foundation, about one in 10 people will have a kidney stone in their lifetime. Sometimes kidney stones pass on their own and do not require medical attention. Other times, kidney stones can cause a lot of pain and warrant a doctor’s help. If […]

If your doctor suspects you have epilepsy, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 3 million people live with epilepsy in the United States. Anyone can have epilepsy, regardless of age or background, and it is one of the most common types of nervous system disorders. What Is Epilepsy? […]