Articles about Radiology
Artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere nowadays, and, depending on who you ask, it’s either the dawn of a new age or the end of civilization. AI’s potential worries some physicians who might find themselves not needed, or at least not needed as much. They also are concerned about whether they can stay on top … Read more
When a doctor proposes that you get a medical diagnostic imaging procedure or an X-ray done, it’s important to know the facts about any potential safety issues or adverse health effects that could result from testing. We know that exposure to radiation increases the risk of developing cancer over a person’s lifetime, and some medical … Read more
You suddenly feel short of breath, there’s pressure on your chest and your heart is racing. You’re scared so you consult your primary care physician, who suggests that you see a cardiologist or visit an emergency room. There are two options: either wait weeks for an appointment with a cardiologist or go directly to the … Read more
From those first blurry photographs of the mid-1800s, cameras and photography have improved to become indispensable tools for today’s health diagnoses and patient treatment. Modern technology has spawned medical imaging equipment that is capable of capturing images of our bones, soft tissues, veins, tumors and even cellular activities – and all in stunningly accurate detail. … Read more
In movies and books about the “good old days,” generations of families and even entire communities often shared one set of medical professionals, whether the issue was a sore throat, a pregnancy or a broken bone. Fortunately, that is no longer the case. The days when patients had to stick with one doctor, one specialist, […]
For routine diagnostic imaging, it’s faster, more convenient and much less expensive to have the procedure performed at an independent outpatient facility such as Tricounty Radiology. One of the realities of being “on the dark side of 50” is that my back issues are not improving. What started 20 years ago as an occasional twinge […]