Claustrophobia – an extreme fear of enclosed spaces – is a common concern for people needing medical imaging scans. According to an estimate, approximately 7 to 10% of people live with this form of anxiety. Medical imaging scans are crucial for diagnosing and deciding on treatments. And claustrophobia can keep its sufferer from receiving the
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Ways A Primary Care Doctor Can Save Your Life
Most of us find scheduling an appointment with a primary care doctor unnecessary, especially when feeling well. And only a few of us knows that an appointment with a primary care doctor could save our lives. The latest research has also proven that people with a primary care doctor have 19% lower odds of premature
Read MoreWho Are the Members of Your Primary Care?
Almost everyone of us is familiar with primary care. It is our first and main resource for healthcare – one in which we develop an ongoing partnership with your provider. When people think about primary care, they often think about only primary care doctors or physicians, such as general practitioners, family medicine providers, internists, OB/GYN,
Read MoreTypes of Primary Care Physicians (What They Do & Their Specialties)
Visiting a primary care physician is crucial to achieving and maintaining good overall health. But do you know which primary care physician you should see, depending on your primary care need, age, and gender? Primary care physicians have many types – some treats all age group and genders, while others focus on a particular age
Read MoreWhat Radiologists Actually Do
If you have ever visited a diagnostic facility for an imaging exam, you may have met a radiologist – a medical doctor who reads and interprets your results. Many people confuse radiologists with radiographers since both professionals work in medical imaging. However, both are different. A radiologist is a medical doctor specializing in medical imaging,
Read MoreWhat Happens During a Mammogram?
It is not uncommon to be nervous and intimidated about getting a mammogram. In fact, fear and nervousness are among the most common reasons many women put off their routine screenings, such as a mammogram. But a mammogram doesn’t need to be a nerve-wracking and scary experience. If you know what happens during a mammogram,
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