The Importance of Keeping Up With Mammograms During Covid: Don’t Delay, Schedule Your Yearly Screening
The full-fledged impacts of COVID across all aspects of health still remain to be seen. Cancer experts, however, have expressed concerns over the potential number of women who delayed breast cancer screenings and mammograms due to covid-related closures or backlogs. As experts point out, cancer screenings are an integral part of cancer prevention and treatment, […]
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The Gold Standard in Medical Imaging: What ACR Accreditation Means to Us and Our Patients
Every field of medicine strives to innovate, improve, and demand high standards of excellence from its practitioners. This is why American physicians and health care providers stand out in the world of medicine. The field of radiology is no different. We serve patients and physicians to improve diagnostics, treatments, and recovery. We are at the […]
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A New Age for MRI: How the Echelon Oval Fuses Precision Imaging with Optimal Patient Comfort
It wasn’t always possible to look inside the body, but today the healthcare industry uses several techniques that allow physicians to take a peek at body tissues, bones, and organs. Whether it’s through X-ray, MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, or using tiny cameras, health care professionals can see beyond the flesh and gain a deeper understanding […]
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Is it Time for Your Mammogram? Here’s Why You Should Ask Your Doctor
In the early 1990s, the pink-colored ribbon began its cultural trajectory of representing the struggle, survival, and incredible resilience of women fighting against breast cancer. The color pink was established for the movement and the ribbon was the symbol. October is a month to celebrate the victories, remember the struggles, and learn about the fight […]
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The Difference Between X-rays, CT Scans, and Other Diagnostic Imaging Methods
Diagnostic imaging tests are tools used by physicians to diagnose a range of medical conditions. Each of these imaging methods uses different technologies to create real-time images and videos of the internal structures of the body. It helps doctors narrow down the possible causes of an illness or pain to help them find out the […]
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Varicose Veins: Finding Relief From the Summer Heat
Are you battling with varicose veins? Wondering about vein health and varicose vein treatment options? The good news is you are not alone. An estimated 20% of adults will get varicose veins at one point in their life. Varicose veins are more common in women and older people, but anybody can develop them. The heat […]
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Lung Cancer & The Importance of Regular Screening
In the 21st century, cancer is a prevalent and unfortunate part of the global epidemic of disease. Of all the different categories and subcategories of cancer, lung cancer—and its various types—has become the most prevalent and one of the most deadly cancers in existence. As a result, recommendations are constantly being updated to fit the […]
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Radiology On The Rise: Advancements In The Field
Over the years, radiology has seen breakthrough after breakthrough change the way medical professionals work with patients. From the discovery of X-rays to the invention of 4-D ultrasound tech, radiology continues to push the boundaries of imaging, diagnosis, and care across the globe. This tradition of innovation seems primed to continue, with many promising developments […]
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Varicose Veins & Cold Weather: What You Should Know
As the crisp desert air envelops El Paso this fall and winter, our bodies will change to adapt. We often think about a runny nose or shivering as physical signs of the cold, but many more changes take place beneath the surface. Some of these changes affect the function of the veins in particular. If […]
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Understanding the Science of Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) of the thyroid is a minimally invasive procedure that is designed to collect samples of tissue from the thyroid nodule or other areas of thyroid lesion. In simpler terms, the procedure aims to take a closer look at any abnormalities within this area of the body. The procedure is not nearly […]
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