Has your attending physician recommended that you undergo a medical imaging scan? You may think it’s no longer necessary to ask your imaging doctor questions about your specific medical imaging procedure when it’s already a given that it’s for the benefit of your health. However, there may still be other things that you need to
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Signs that It’s Time to Change Your Current PCP
As much as you want to establish a long-term relationship with your primary care physician (PCP), there may come a time when you have to make a tough decision to switch to another one. It could be driven by a change in your personal circumstances, repeated disappointment, or a realization that your health outcome would
Read MoreCommon Problems that Can Be Treated by a Primary Care Physician
Despite the hundreds of thousands of practicing primary care physicians in the country, the term “primary care” can still seem like a general, ambiguous term for some people, especially those with little to no medical background. It can leave them wondering what it exactly means and what a primary care physician actually does. Primary care
Read MoreWhy Primary Care Is Important For Your Health
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
Read MoreGetting The Most Out of Your Primary Care
Your primary care physician establishes a medical home for you and your loved ones. They are the first and best contact for everything from a sinus infection to diabetes management to preventive screenings, such as mammograms and DEXA scans. Here’s how to get the most out of this important health resource and your partner in
Read MoreHow Do I Know My CAT Scan Is Safe?
A computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan, also now called computed tomography (CT) scan, captures a number of X-rays of an area in your body to produce detailed, three-dimensional images for your doctor’s evaluation. It is a very popular diagnostic method used in a variety of medical specialties to diagnose health conditions and to track progress
Read MoreWhy is Primary Care Important?
For many people, going to the doctor is a consideration only if they are feeling sick. If you think the same way, you may be missing out on a range of healthcare services that can improve your health and well-being, and help you live longer. A primary care provider should be seen regularly, even when
Read MoreWhat Medical Testing Is Available for Me to See if I Have Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer diagnosed in American women, only after skin cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Women have a 13% chance of eventually developing the condition, so getting tested for it is key to early diagnosis and successful treatment. Let’s talk about the main types of
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
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