Mammograms: Why Go It Alone?
While mammograms are now a routine part of breast health care, there are women who do not undergo recommended screening for lots of reasons, including
Over 50? Under 50? You Still Need Annual Mammograms. Period.
Headlines this week like “Less frequent mammograms don’t increase risks after age 50” have been littered with questionable punctuation. Reporting on a recent study published
A Radiologist Is…
Radiologist, huh? What is a radiologist? How does this affect my life? Sometimes, we are asked these questions (verbally or with questioning looks) and no
MRIs: Sights, Sounds and Sensations
MRI (or Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a way for radiologists to view the body using a combination of magnets and radiofrequency waves. MRI is a
Take a Stand for Good Health
Solution? Prevention: As radiologists, we spend far too much time every day reading back injuries, so many of which are preventable. One simple solution: Take
CT: A Better Way to Scan for Lung Cancer
In an article published by the New England Journal of Medicine on May 22nd, the National Lung Screening Trial had good news to report: Through the use
