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
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Women 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
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