The COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic is affecting people throughout the globe. Primarily attacking the respiratory system, this highly infectious virus can lead to permanent lung damage – and it can also cause harm to other areas of your body. Because of the potential ramifications, if you’ve been sick with COVID-19, your physician will likely
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How are digital X-rays superior to traditional X-rays?
X-ray tests are often the first imaging technique ordered for diagnostic purposes. X-rays are a form of radiation that helps create images of the body’s internal structures. Traditionally, X-ray images are displayed on film, however, advances in X-ray technology have led to digital X-rays. Unlike traditional X-rays, whose sensors are connected to film, digital X-rays
Read MoreChoosing the Best Medical Imaging Center
Whether you have a health issue that your doctor wants to investigate further via medical imaging, or you need to have a routine, health-maintenance scan, there are several factors you will want to consider when deciding where to have your imaging tests done. You should look for a medical imaging center that offers the latest
Read MoreDiagnostic Testing in Primary Care
Your primary care physician requires many techniques to provide you with diagnoses and treatments for acute and chronic health conditions. This often includes diagnostic testing. At Starling Diagnostics, our radiologists partner with primary care doctors to precisely pinpoint and diagnose illnesses and injuries. What Is Diagnostic Testing? Diagnostic testing is a routine part of primary
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