The importance of preventive health screenings is beyond question: they help physicians determine and mitigate risks long before the subtlest signs of chronic medical conditions manifest. This translates into being better capable of helping patients maintain their health and overall quality of life. As the COVID-19 lingers on more than a year since its onset,
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Tips that a Women’s Physician Would Recommend if You Are Currently Pregnant During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic has been challenging for all of us, but it can be of particular concern to women who are pregnant. Although pregnancy should be one of the most joyous times of your life, it’s understandable that you may be wondering whether you and your baby are at a heightened risk
Read MoreWhat Types of Diagnostic Imaging Would Be Recommended if I’ve Had COVID-19?
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
Read MoreHow 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
Read MoreBenefits of Preventive Health Screenings
Preventive health screenings have long been advocated as one of the fundamental healthcare strategies people can adopt to safeguard their health, maintain or improve their quality of life, and prevent disability and even premature death. For years, clinicians, public health organizations, and patient advocacy groups have been using different methods (e.g., persuasive advertising) to increase
Read MoreYour Guide to Preventative HealthCare
Preventative healthcare remains the single best way to maximize your chances of living a long and healthy life. Preventative healthcare is essentially about taking prudent measures even before the subtlest manifestations of a health problem. The objective of preventative healthcare is straightforward, and that is to protect and maintain your health and overall well-being so
Read MoreAffordable X-Ray? When and How to Know if You Should Get One
X-ray is one of the most commonly used medical imaging exams to see inside the body. It is the earliest form of medical imaging, has been in use since the late 19th century, and is highly versatile. X-rays use high-energy electromagnetic radiation to generate images of bones and soft tissues. Other tests, like a CT
Read MoreReasons You Need to Visit a Radiology Clinic
Almost every clinical diagnosis is made using results from a radiology exam or procedure. Radiology uses medical imaging techniques such as ultrasound, X-ray, MRI, and CT scan to view what’s inside the body. The results of the exam are evaluated by a radiologist or a doctor who interprets medical images and communicates them to the
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