Primary care is about managing your day-to-day health needs, such as getting treatment for common illnesses and injuries and learning ways to keep healthy and improve your well-being, in order to prevent health problems further down the line. What Is Primary Care? Primary care is an important part of maintaining your overall health. Your primary
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Why Should You Get a Mammogram Screening Every Year?
Breast cancer is one of today’s most pressing women’s health concerns, but routine mammography can help protect you. Here’s why annual mammogram screenings are beneficial and when you should start getting them. Breast Cancer Risk The American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that the average breast cancer risk for American women is about 13 percent. Annually,
Read MoreThings You Didn’t Know About X-Rays
When you think of X-rays, the most common thing to spring to mind is diagnosing broken bones. However, when you look more closely, there is a lot more to X-rays than diagnosing bone fractures. X-ray is the oldest type of medical imaging technique and still one of the most commonly used methods. X-rays are a
Read MoreThe Necessity of Medical Imaging In The 21st Century
Medical practices have been around for thousands of years, but medical imaging has existed for a far shorter period. Imaging technology began with X-ray imaging in the late 19th century. Since then, imaging technologies have been widely helpful for diagnosis and treatment. Today, you can go to an advanced imaging center to get a test
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