An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses a magnetic field to realign your body protons and radio waves to make a detailed picture of your body’s inside. It’s recommended when your injury cannot be captured through ultrasound, x-ray or CT scan. An MRI provides clear images of: Soft Tissues Joint Problems Tumours in the breast or…
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“Just close your eyes and think of all the things you want to do after this. It will be over before you know it” – Imagination can help your child keep calm! The process of experiencing a CT scan can be quite overwhelming and scary for a child. It’s best to prepare beforehand to help…
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The likelihood of developing osteoporosis — a medical condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle depends on how much bone mass you attain at the age of 30 and how rapidly you lose it after that. Though osteoporosis would only be suspected after you broke a bone, however, a bone density test…
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Spending hours lounging in front of a screen, binge eating to cope with stress, consuming fast food every hour seems like a super plan but may hurt the heart. Heart diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, for both men and women – but are preventable through healthy lifestyle choices. On this national wear…
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Protecting your bone health is easier than you think. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet, physical activity, and other factors can help you preserve healthy bones. Improving bone health can eliminate the risk for osteoporosis and related complications, such as spinal fractures in the vertebral compression. Try these tips to maintain healthy bones…
DetailsLeading up to your MRI appointment, there is very little you need to do to prepare. In fact, there are no dietary restrictions for an MRI exam. And you can take your daily medications as usual unless instructed otherwise. The only real precaution your radiologist will give is to not wear any metal jewelry, as…
DetailsWhen you receive the doctor’s order for imaging, you may be confused as to why one procedure is favored over the other. After all, MRIs are more expensive, so they must be more comprehensive, right? Actually, your doctor will recommend a specific test depending on what your complication is. Thus, knowing how each test is…
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Are MRIs Safe? Because MRIs are loud, enclosed, and take a long time to complete, many people may have the impression that MRIs can be dangerous. Relative to X-rays or CT scans, MRIs do not use radiation, and therefore lack any risk of radiation exposure. In general, the MRI machine is considered a very safe…
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