- Arthritis
- Medical Weight LossThe factors that increase the risk of developing osteoporosis in men are: age over 70 years, low body weight (body mass index less than 25), recent weight loss (greater than 10%), physical inactivity, use of oral corticosteroids, androgen-deprivation therapy (Lupron therapy or orchiectomy) and previous fragility fracture. Cigarette smoking and low dietary intake of calcium may also result in loss of bone mass.
- Primary CareThe results of a DEXA bone density exam are interpreted by a radiologist*, who is a physician specially trained to diagnose conditions and diseases by obtaining and interpreting medical images. The radiologist will send an interpretation of your results and a signed report to your primary care physician who will work with you to develop a treatment plan. Usually available within a few days, your test results will be in the form of two scores...
- ElectrocardiogramHeart-wall movement and overall heart function can be evaluated with cardiac gating, a technique that synchronizes the images of the heart with different parts of the cardiac cycle (contracting or relaxing) as determined by an electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the electrical currents that activate the heart muscle and cause it to pump.
- Pneumonia
- Pregnancy
- Lung CancerThe doctor just told you that your biopsy results came back positive for cancer. "What's next?" you bravely ask. The doctor says "PET/CT". That test will tell us whether the lung cancer is all alone or has spread to other parts of your body. The treatment depends on whether it has spread and where to.
- Multiple SclerosisThe MRI procedure has been proven to be very helpful to radiologists in diagnosing tumors of the brain as well as disorders of the eyes and the inner ear. MRI is also the most sensitive exam for strokes and certain chronic disorders of the nervous system such as multiple sclerosis. In addition, it is a useful means of documenting brain abnormalities in patients with dementia and it is commonly used for patients with disease of the pituitary gland. It requires specialized equipment and expertise and allows evaluation of some body structures that may not be as visible with other imaging methods.
- Anxiety
- Thyroid
- UltrasoundUltrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, is a method of obtaining images from inside the human body through the use of high-frequency sound waves. The reflected sound wave echoes are recorded and displayed as a real-time visual image. No ionizing radiation (x-ray) is involved in ultrasound imaging. Obstetric ultrasound refers to the specialized use of sound waves to visualize and thus determine the condition of a pregnant woman and her embryo or fetus.
- MRIKobe Bryant hurts his shooting hand. Yao Ming hurts his foot and may be out for the Summer Beijing Olympics. The coaches can't tell whether they can play until after their MRI exams. So, what is MRI?
- RadiologyAmerican College of Radiology, PMIOC brings together highly specialized, experienced radiologists, well-trained technologists and friendly support personnel to serve your needs. At
- X-Rays
- Nuclear MedicinePET/CT is a new non-invasive radiological test, combining the functional information of nuclear medicine and the detailed mapping of CT scanning. In PET (positron emission tomography), a small amount of the radioactive drug, Fluorine-18 labeled glucose (FDG), is injected into the body. Fast growing cancer cells feed predominantly on sugars like glucose and absorb more of it than normal cells. Therefore, the cancer cells take up more of the injected radioactive FDG glucose compared to the adjacent normal cells, and then "light up" on the PET scanner images. Indeed, the more metabolically active the cancer, the "hotter" the tumor looks.
- MammographyMammography is a specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women.
- Computed TomographyThe CT scanner takes a series of x-rays to generate highly detailed, 3-dimensional pictures of the body. By highlighting the active cancer and placing that "hotspot" into a 3D body map, the combined PET/CT scan images identifies the metabolically active cancer, and maps its size, shape and location(s) in the body. PET/CT can find cancer spreading and hiding in other organs and skeleton. This is critical information to determine the cancer treatment options.
- Radiation TherapyIn the hypothetical patient above, if the lung cancer is small and isolated, then surgical removal is usually the best treatment choice. If the cancer has spread to other organs or distant lymph nodes, then surgery is futile. Chemo- and radiation therapy are then needed to fight the cancer. PET/CT information can thus help avoid the pain and high costs of unnecessary surgery, and patients can get a better chance at a good outcome. PET/CT also helps in monitoring the success or failure of treatment in many other cancers, including breast, colon, head and neck, testicular, melanoma, lymphoma, pancreas, cervical and sarcomas.
- Orthopedics
- Skin Cancer
- Sports MedicineMRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is one of several important diagnostic tests used by physicians to evaluate the health of the human body. MRI uses radio waves and strong magnetic fields to generate superb, 3-dimensional pictures of the body. High Definition MRI can show the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones in exquisite detail, much better than plain x-rays or CT scans. Particularly, MRI can show the internal swelling and irregularities in these structures when injured. Therefore, it is great for evaluating minor and major sports injuries such as Kobe Bryant?s pinkie finger ligament tear or Yao Ming?s stress fracture of the foot.
- Physical TherapyHigh Definition MRI plays an important role in guiding your doctor in deciding what to do about your injury but the best is not to get injured in the first place. You get peak performance with fewer injuries by warming up and stretching prior to any strenuous exercise or game. A serious knee injury often seen in basketball and soccer is the tear of the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament). The ACL is a thick band of tissue connecting the thighbone to the shinbone which stabilizes the knee during bending, jumping and pivoting. It can tear during a jump and uncontrolled landing, twisting or sudden stop. Depending on the severity of the ACL tear as seen on MRI, treatment can be surgical or nonsurgical, but will require weeks to months of physical therapy and rehabilitation.
- Allergies