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Can MRI or CT Detect Cancer?

Can MRI Scans or CT Scans Detect Cancer? An MRI scan and a CT scan can both detect cancer, but that’s not the whole story. Cancer develops at the

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August 23, 2021 – 4 min read

NeuroQuant Imaging Software with Brain MRI

NeuroQuant Imaging Software With Brain MRI If you have a mild traumatic brain injury, a psychological disorder or unusual neurological symptoms, it’s possible that a standard CT scan or

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September 22, 2020 – 3 min read
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MRI Machines 101: Understanding The Differences

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a complex imaging machine that utilizes a very strong magnet. As a patient lies in the magnetic field, a radio wave is used to

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August 25, 2020 – 6 min read
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March is National TBI Awareness Month

In recent years, more attention has been paid to the significance of concussions (mTBI) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). What was once thought as a minor happenstance has been

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January 31, 2020 – 6 min read
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Common Childhood Sports Injuries and How Touchstone Imaging Can Help

Remember the magic feeling of being young and free, running and playing all day without getting winded? As children grow and develop, their bodies are growing and changing too.

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December 17, 2019 – 6 min read

What Your Chiropractor is Looking For in Your MRI

Chiropractic care is a specialty care that focuses on optimizing health through the manipulation and alignment of the spine and joints. Chiropractors primarily use hands-on assessment and x-rays to

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November 22, 2019 – 5 min read
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How to Prepare Yourself and Your Child For Their MRI

Getting an MRI can be a nerve-wracking experience for anyone. While it is painless and a relatively easy procedure, many people get anxious about the tight, closed space, lying

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July 29, 2019 – 4 min read
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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
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Claustrophobia and MRI

Claustrophobia is the fear of confined spaces. During an MRI, you lie on a table that is inserted into an MRI tube, which can cause some anxiety. Although space

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July 19, 2019 – 4 min read