Endometriosis is a common health problem for women. Researchers suggest that at least 11 percent of women, more than 6.5 million in the U.S., suffer from endometriosis. It can happen to any female of menstrual age, but is most common in women in their 30s and 40s. Endometriosis is a painful disorder where tissue similar to that found in the uterus grows outside the uterus. It thickens and breaks down, bleeding with each menstrual cycle. But because it has no way to exit the body, it becomes trapped and irritates surrounding tissues which then can develop scarring and adhesions. When...
Can Colon Cancer Be Prevented?
We don’t fully understand what causes colon cancer, otherwise known as colorectal cancer. As in most cancers, it begins when healthy cells mutate, grow and divide out of control, destroying normal healthy tissue. When they accumulate, they form a tumor or can travel to other parts of the body. According to Fight Colorectal Cancer, these statistics emerged: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths There will be an estimated 147.950 new cases of colorectal cancer in 2020 1 in 20 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer 60 percent of colorectal cancers can be prevented with screening...
Why Eating Less Meat Can Help Prevent Kidney Disease
Today we know that what we eat can have a great impact on our health. This is also true for kidney disease and its prevention. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases reports that a person suffering from chronic kidney disease can prevent or delay some of the health problems associated with the disease just by keeping mindful of their eating habits. Studies Show a Link to Red Meat Consumption Recent studies have shown that red meat consumption is associated with an increased loss of normal kidney function. These studies indicated that the higher the consumption of...
Sleep Awareness and the Importance of Good Sleep Health
Over the years, we have gained much more information about the role that sleep plays in our health and well-being. In fact, how you feel while you are awake has a large bearing on how well you sleep at night. Getting quality sleep each night will help your physical health, your mental health and the overall quality of your life. During sleep, your body works to support healthy physical and mental functioning. But not getting enough sleep can impact the body in many ways. Sleep deficiency can not only affect how well you think, work, learn and react but can...
Understanding Bone Density Scans
Prior to the initiation of diagnostic imaging, the only way a physician could determine when a person had osteoporosis was if they had broken a bone and fit the disease demographic criteria. Today, the diagnostic imaging technology we use at Vital Imaging makes it possible for our radiologists and technicians to determine if you are suffering from this condition whether you’ve broken any bones or not. The terminology “bone density scans” is more commonly known in medical circles as “bone densitometry” or “DXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry)” scans. These scans use X-ray imaging to determine if a person has developed osteoporosis....
When Do You Need a CT Scan?
Whenever a person gets hurt, injured, or sick, they often visit their doctor to determine what’s wrong with them and receive treatment if needed. The doctors might be able to figure out what’s wrong with them by examining them and listening to the symptoms they are feeling. Oftentimes, doctors need more diagnostic testing to further explore why the patient is experiencing these symptoms. That’s when the doctors refer their patients to a medical diagnostic center like Vital Imaging, so they have a better idea of what’s causing their symptoms and what is happening with their body. When it comes to...
What to Expect if You Need a CT Scan
Never underestimate the seriousness of an injury to the head, no matter how minor it may seem. For instance, if you’ve recently been involved in a car accident and your head struck a side window, the steering wheel or the windshield, your doctor will most likely recommend undergoing a CT scan. If you’ve never undergone a CT scan, it might seem scary but here’s what to expect. Preparing for a CT Scan While you may get instructions on how to prepare for a CT scan at Vital Imaging, there isn’t much to be concerned about. However, be sure to remove...
Radiology Subspecialties and the Professionals That Perform Them
On the surface, radiology is comprised of several general areas or fields. However, there are numerous subspecialties that radiologists can choose as their specialty once they have completed their education and want to establish their practice. In order to specialize a subspecialty, radiologists must further their education and undergo more training. The following will explain the different types of radiology subspecialties and what being a subspecialized radiologist at Vital Imaging encompasses. What do Radiologists do? Radiologists assist in detecting, diagnosing, and treating patients for different diseases and other medical conditions by examining and interpreting images of the human body. While...