Radiology imaging is a critical component of healthcare used as a tool in medicine to show parts of the body. But have you ever wondered why your physician referred you for a CT scan instead of an MRI, or what Nuclear Medicine is used for? If so, this infographic is an easy reference chart that highlights the different types of diagnostic imaging and what they’re used for.
Obesity is a chronic, neurobehavioral disease that affects over 30 percent of adults in the United States today. You are considered obese if your Body Mass Index (BMI) score, which compares your height to weight ratio, is 30 or higher. Overtime, carrying excess weight increases your risk of developing other health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea.
The terms “closed” and “open” generally refers to the geometry of the magnets used in MRI scanners.
Today’s podiatrists are specialists, medically and surgically trained to treat the foot and ankle. From sports injuries and diabetes complications to pediatric deformities and heel pain, podiatrists are able to tackle all of your foot care needs. Licensed in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, there are approximately 15,000 podiatrists practicing in the United States. Here are answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about today’s podiatrists.
Each year when spring and summer roll around do you fear wearing shorts or your bathing suit due to your varicose veins? You don’t have to feel this way anymore! A minimally invasive treatment exists that can help get you the legs you want. Endovenous laser treatment eliminates unsightly varicose veins with an in-office procedure, minimal-to-no scarring or side effects and with a quick recovery. The endovenous laser treatment procedure is safe, fast, and effective, performed by our highly trained, board-certified vascular surgeons. In less than an hour, you can be free from bulging, twisted varicose veins and back to enjoying your everyday activities.
There are a few different standard blood tests generally ordered by your physician. Many blood tests don’t require any special preparation and take only a few minutes. Other tests may require fasting (not eating any food) for 8 to 12 hours before the test.
The American Thyroid Association reports that while thyroid lumps (nodules) are common, fewer than 1 in 10 is cancerous. If a physician feels a lump in your neck/thyroid, a fine needle aspiration may be recommended to diagnose if it is cancer.
Did you know that there are many different types of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners? At DuPage Medical Group (DMG), wide bore MRI systems are utilized to achieve the highest quality image while also keeping the patient’s experience in mind.
Referred to by many as robotic surgery for prostate cancer, or robotic prostatectomy, da Vinci Prostatectomy is more accurately a robot-assisted, minimally invasive surgery that is quickly becoming the preferred treatment for removal of the prostate following early diagnosis of prostate cancer. In fact, studies suggest that da Vinci Prostatectomy may be the most effective, least invasive prostate surgery performed today.
Most Dermatologists practicing in the United States are members of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dermatologists indicate this by placing FAAD after their names. FAAD stands for “Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.”