Radiology Affiliates Imaging Blog » MRI
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Radiology Affiliates Imaging Blog provides posts and articles pertaining to MRIs and how they can help with diagnostics. Radiology Affiliates Imaging is a team of medical diagnostic imaging professionals dedicated to providing superior, integrated management and radiology imaging support services to the medical practices that we serve for the purpose of providing optimal patient care.
Radiology Affiliates Imaging Blog » MRI
11M ago
Doctors have warned for years that carrying around extra body fat can increase the risk for serious diseases. Medical professionals have traditionally used body mass index (BMI) to describe the amount of body fat their patients have, but BMI is not always an accurate tool to evaluate health and the risk for weight-related diseases. In a recen ..read more
Radiology Affiliates Imaging Blog » MRI
1y ago
While arthritis is a common condition, many people have questions about the disorder. Arthritis Awareness Month creates an opportunity to learn about disorders that affect the joints. The annual observance is also a great time to share your personal experiences with arthritis, and to ask and answer questions. Arthritis Awareness Month is a Great Ti ..read more
Radiology Affiliates Imaging Blog » MRI
1y ago
Some people with sarcoidosis experience adverse outcomes that cause severe illness and even death, while other people with the condition do not. Determining which patients with sarcoidosis are at higher risk for adverse outcomes can potentially save thousands of lives each year. The results of a new study suggest that MRIs may someday help do ..read more
Radiology Affiliates Imaging Blog » MRI
1y ago
People who have poor cardiovascular health when they are in their 30s have a higher risk for premature brain aging as they enter their golden years, according to the results of a new study. The research also suggests that using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a machine learning model to track brain health in people with heart problems m ..read more
Radiology Affiliates Imaging Blog » MRI
1y ago
Arthritis is a common and sometimes debilitating condition. It affects about 24 percent of all adults, or 58.5 million people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a leading cause of work disability, limiting the types of work people can do or even preventing them from working at all. Arthritis is ..read more
Radiology Affiliates Imaging Blog » MRI
1y ago
The Endometriosis Association began the event in 1993. Today, National Endometriosis Awareness Month is a worldwide event that brings attention to this painful condition. About Endometriosis Endometriosis is a condition that affects the endometrium, which is the mucous membrane that lines the uterus, or womb. The endometrium thickens during t ..read more
Radiology Affiliates Imaging Blog » MRI
1y ago
A stroke is a medical emergency that prevents a part of your brain from getting the oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood it needs. More specifically, stroke affects the arteries that carries blood to and within your brain. A stroke can have devastating consequences, including disability and even death. Understanding what happens during a stroke can help ..read more
Radiology Affiliates Imaging Blog » MRI
1y ago
Mammograms and breast cancer treatments have prevented more than a half million deaths in the United States over the past 30 years, according to the American Cancer Society. Improvements in treatments and screening methods can potentially save even more lives each year. Breast cancer is a condition in which abnormal breast cells divide rapidly. The ..read more
Radiology Affiliates Imaging Blog » MRI
1y ago
About 3 million adults and 470,000 children in the United States have epilepsy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Doctors are now using MRI-guided laser therapy to treat the seizures caused by epilepsy. Epilepsy is a common brain condition that affects people of all ages, and at any time in life. The disorder causes ..read more
Radiology Affiliates Imaging Blog » MRI
1y ago
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that typically affects the spine, although it can affect other joints. Imaging technology, such as x-rays, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans can help doctors detect the signs of AS; imaging also helps physicians monitor changes over time and adjust the patient's treatment plan ..read more