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Positron Emission Tomography (PET scans) are powerful imaging tools used to detect diseases such as cancer, heart conditions, and neurological disorders. However, because PET scans use a small amount of radioactive material, many patients wonder about their safety.
Pediatric X-rays are common, painless, and safe. Radiologists use the minimum amount of radiation to get the best results. X-rays are used to image bones, organs and other parts of the body to determine any number of illnesses, broken bones,
CT vs PET Scan: What’s the difference? One takes just minutes to complete and the other up to two hours. You doctor or care team determines which test will provide the information needed for your health concerns. Let’s learn more.
A bone density test is a helpful tool which screens for problems with your bones before they happen. They can also monitor progress if you have osteoporosis. If you’re concerned about your bone density or risk for osteoporosis, you may be wondering when to have a bone density scan.
An X-ray is one of the earliest imaging tools doctors have for diagnosing many medical issues. It is a form of electromagnetic radiation and was discovered in 1895 by the German physicist Wilhelm Konrad Röntgen. Little did he know how useful this would be for the next century and beyond.
Alabama Coastal Radiology is proud to now utilize the Automated Breast Ultrasound System (ABUS) at Thomas Hospital and Mobile Infirmary Medical Center. Our own radiologist Dr. Bryan Jordan joined Bob Grip at Fox10 to discuss how this new technology can help save lives.
Join us for our first ever virtual gala benefitting the North Baldwin Infirmary Foundation and the hospital’s efforts to bring 3D Mammography to our community! Bid on over 100 unique items in our silent auction online now through April 30th. Watch the video below for more information,
A Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan, or MRI, is one of the greatest tools physicians have for diagnosing many conditions that an X-Ray can not. It looks at organs inside the body using a large magnet and radio waves. If your physician has referred you to have one,
Computerized Tomography imaging, also known as a CT or CAT scan, is an invaluable tool physicians use to visualize the inside of every part of our bodies.
