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Understanding the Difference Between an MRI and CT Scan

To people who are unfamiliar with the world of medical imaging, understanding the differences between the different scans may be confusing. When is one ordered over the other, which

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July 26, 2019 – 4 min read

Traumatic Brain Injuries — What Medical Imaging Reveals

It is estimated that more than 2.5 million emergency department visits and 56,000 deaths each year are caused by traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Most TBIs are caused by falls,

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April 2, 2019 – 3 min read

CT Scans and Radiation Exposure: Should I Be Worried?

Since 1980, the field of medical imaging has exploded. As technology advances, more diagnostic testing options are made available to aid in the successful diagnosis and treatment of potentially

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March 24, 2019 – 3 min read

Colorectal Cancer Awareness – How Touchstone Imaging Can Help

March is national colorectal cancer awareness month, and for good reason. While colorectal cancer ranks number four on the list of the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United

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March 1, 2019 – 3 min read

What Trauma Surgeons Are Looking For in a Chest CT

In every episode of Grey’s Anatomy, you’ve heard one of the trauma surgeons yell “get a chest CT, STAT!” Or, as is commonplace in grandiose Hollywood, they forgo the

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December 28, 2018 – 4 min read

3 Times You’ll Use Imaging Technology

Most people strive to be healthy and avoid seeking medical care. So it should come as no surprise that the general public doesn’t seem so interested in learning about

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December 17, 2018 – 4 min read

Why Medical Imaging Is Important: What Your Doctor Can See

Medical imaging is an important part of modern medicine. While some medical procedures can be considered a luxury, medical imaging is necessary. Because humans are not gifted with x-ray

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November 18, 2018 – 4 min read

The Different Types of Medical Imaging

When you need medical imaging, there is more than one option on what exam should be done. What kind of medical imaging you have done comes down to the

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May 12, 2017 – 3 min read