Ultrasound is a type of imaging that uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of your body. It’s also called sonography. Ultrasound images are often used to look at unborn babies during pregnancy, but ultrasound can also be used on many parts of the body, including the heart and blood vessels, breasts, abdomen
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A family doctor is a primary care doctor who diagnoses, treats, and prevents any medical condition affecting people of all ages, from infancy to adult, and genders. They provide comprehensive medical care to the entire family and can also recommend a specialist as needed. Family doctors consider your overall health, unlike any other medical doctor
Read MorePrepare for These Questions Your Primary Doctor May Ask
Are you scheduled for a routine visit to your primary care doctor soon? Or are you experiencing symptoms of an illness? Whatever the case, it pays to prepare for the questions your doctor might ask you, as this is central to ensuring you’ll get the care that you need. In this blog post, we’ve come
Read MoreHow Does a 3D Mammogram Work?
Mammograms are an important tool in the early detection of breast cancer, and there are two main types: 2D and 3D (“D” stands for “dimensional”). Traditional 2D mammograms can be difficult to fully interpret, so they often lead to false positives and unnecessary biopsies. 3D mammography (also called tomosynthesis) uses more advanced technology – and
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