Fibroscan: A Simple and Modern Approach to Detecting Liver Disease Early Most people become aware of their liver health when symptoms appear, but by then, it is often already too late. Noticeable signs develop, liver damage may already be advanced and harder to treat. That’s exactly where a Fib
Ultrasound In Pregnancy Ultrasound is a safe and non-invasive imaging method that utilizes sound waves to produce images of the growing fetus, placenta, and uterus. It allows physicians to monitor fetal growth, identify abnormalities, and estimate the due date for the baby. Throughout pregnancy, se
Abdominal ultrasound: One of the essential imaging techniques is mainly used to create real-time images of your internal organs. It is non-invasive, does not cause pain, and helps detect conditions affecting the liver, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas, and nearby vessels. Additionally, the
Understanding an imaging report can feel like learning a new language. Medical imaging reports (ultrasound and X-ray) are written by radiologists and summarize what the radiologists see, how the exam was performed, and the most important findings (the impression). The impression will be the shor
Radiology is the branch of medicine that utilizes imaging techniques to diagnose and treat diseases within the body. It provides valuable information that cannot be readily obtained through other diagnostic tools when it comes to diagnosing and staging cancer (malignancy). Radiologists can detect
Mammograms are an important breast cancer screening and diagnostic tool. They use low-dose X-rays, which can show abnormal areas in breast tissue. This screening can help detect symptoms or changes that could indicate breast cancer before you notice symptoms. People should start getting mammograms
EEG full-form is an Electroencephalogram, a medical procedure that assesses brain functioning and detects abnormalities. The test helps diagnose neurological conditions like epilepsy, sleep disorders, and neurological abnormalities. The EEG scan provides valuable insights into the brain's electric
A Comprehensive Guide to Color Doppler Ultrasound Color Doppler ultrasound is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate issues related to the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular problems). This test shows the direction and speed of blood flow through arteries and veins. The Doppler ultrasound can dete
Surgical intervention can increase the risk of comorbidities and complications in elderly patients. This case study highlights how timely and accurate pathology diagnostics helped the 71-year-old patient to be diagnosed with Chronic lymphocytic leukemia. A benign kidney cyst was identified through
Everything You Wanted To Know About a Treadmill Test (TMT) A Treadmill Stress Test (TMT) is a form of stress test that’s conducted while you do an exercise walking on a treadmill during the course of an Electro Cardiogram (ECG). The TMT TESTING compares blood circulation in your heart when you’r