Category: Radiology
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Understanding Abdomen MRI: Purpose, Procedure, and Potential Risks
Abdominal Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive diagnostic tool that generates detailed images of the abdominal organs and tissues using a strong magnetic field, radio waves, and computer technology. An MRI Abdomen scan is especially helpful when doctors require a precise picture of soft tissues that alternative methods cannot assess with conventional X-rays or…
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Shoulder MRI Scan: Diagnosis, Safety, and Cost Factors Explained
Imaging can be used to detect an underlying issue when the pain does not go away as desired or when the movement becomes restricted significantly. One of the most effective tools for diagnosing is the shoulder MRI scan. Traditional X-ray imaging helps visualise the bones, while MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is an imaging technique that shows soft…
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CECT Whole Abdomen Scan – A Complete Guide to Uses, Risks & Benefits
A CECT (Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography) of the whole abdomen is a complex diagnostic imaging modality that offers extensive information about abdominal organs and structures. In fact, this high-detail scan uses contrast material that accentuates blood vessels, tissues, and possible abnormalities; thus, it is used in various disease detection methods. Physicians prescribe it fairly often when symptoms…
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MRI Scan
We use the latest Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology at our centres, with excellent image quality and a patient-friendly, wide bore gantry to accommodate obese patients. The total duration of the scan is less than 10 mins, thus reducing the patient’s anxiety. Our latest acquisition is a complete MR system – the Ingenia 3.0 Tesla…
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Prostate Cancer: Symptoms, Treatment and Diagnosis
Cancer of the prostate is a health concern for both middle-aged and older men. However, many men do not seek a diagnosis because they fear the treatment, or what they perceive to be the treatment, as much as the disease itself.
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Mammography (Mammogram) for Breast Cancer
Women post 45 are at a high risk of getting breast cancer. This is not to say that younger women are safe from the ailment. Cancer can get aggravated at any age, depending on the kind of atmosphere you’re exposed to and the kind of lifestyle you lead. We would recommend women to get yearly mammograms…
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X-ray vs CT Scan: Differences, Pros and Cons
The healthcare sector has advanced enough to develop a variety of imaging methods like x-rays, CT scans and MRIs. But, what’s the difference between the three? More particularly between CT scans and MRIs? Well, here’s your chance to know.