Why Are Digital X-Rays Preferred to Traditional Film X-Rays?
Diagnostic imaging has come a long way since its origin. Radiography was first discovered in the late 1800s, kickstarting a vast history of complex medical imaging. These x-rays were able to capture images by using highly energetic electromagnetic radiation and film....
New Year, New Scan: The Importance of a Mammogram
With another year starting up, it’s time to schedule all of your critical medical appointments. For women over the age of 40, this includes your annual mammogram. What is a mammogram? At its core, a mammogram is a low-dose x-ray examination of the breast. The...
What Is the Difference Between an MRI and a CT Scan?
When you are new to the imaging landscape, it is common to confuse an MRI with a CT scan. Many patients only associate the two scans with a potentially uncomfortable experience: laying down in a small, narrow space for a long period of time; however, each scan...