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Technologist standing over a patient while holding an open MRI machine to help a patient with MRI claustrophobia

Easing MRI Claustrophobia: Navigate Anxiety With Open MRI

November 26, 2024

For anyone with a fear of confined spaces, an MRI scan, which uses a powerful magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images inside […]

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Charlotte Radiology staff photographed while posing in front of a banner that says Women in Science for a Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) event

How Early Diagnosis of Lymphoma Saves Lives in Charlotte and Beyond

October 28, 2024

In 2024, the American Cancer Society projects nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. will receive a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma or Hodgkin lymphoma — the […]

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An older man sitting on a floral armchair, smiling and facing the camera, used to explain the signs of Alzheimer's disease

The Role of Imaging in Detecting the Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

September 3, 2024

Alzheimer’s disease, the leading form of dementia estimated to affect nearly 6 million Americans, is at the forefront of medical research. Despite the mysteries surrounding […]

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A photograph of a woman undergoing a DEXA bone density scan while a technologist operates an imaging machine

Your Bone Density Test Results: Key Takeaways and What to Know

August 2, 2024

A bone density test can help you understand age-related changes in your bones that occur naturally over time or due to other conditions. As people […]

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An MRI scanner in the background with a screen and the scan information in the foreground, used to explain MRI safety

Safety Measures During MRI Scans

May 1, 2024

While once rare, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are increasingly more common in everyday health care. MRI scans are used to diagnose the causes of […]

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An imaging provider reviewing a series of scans

12 Conditions a Chest CT Scan or MRI Scan Can Help Your Doctor Diagnose

February 20, 2024

If you have unexplained symptoms in your chest or unexpected findings from a chest X-ray or another imaging study, your physician may order a chest […]

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A child undergoing an MRI scan, used to explain pediatric radiology

Pediatric Radiology: Fulfilling Children’s Unique Imaging Needs

January 29, 2024

When children face health issues like illnesses, sports injuries or potential broken bones, medical imaging becomes a crucial aspect of their care. Our younger patients’ […]

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A photograph of an MRI machine, used to explain how long an MRI scan takes

How Long Does an MRI Take? A Comprehensive Guide

November 15, 2023

If you’ve ever suffered from a shoulder, knee, back or other injury, you may be familiar with magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. This type of […]

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An imaging expert looking at scans of a knee, used to explain ACL and MCL injuries

Love Your Ligaments: Tips for Preventing ACL and MCL Injuries

November 1, 2023

Whether you’re an elite athlete or a recreational enthusiast, if you play football, soccer, baseball, softball or another sport involving running, jumping and changing direction […]

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Older woman holding the side of her forehead with her hand, used to explain reasons why someone may need a head CT

8 Conditions a Head CT Scan Can Assess or Reveal

September 20, 2023

If you have or may have a health condition that affects your brain or head, your doctor may order a computed tomography (or CT) scan. […]

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Young tennis player holding her elbow, used to explain sports injuries

8 Common Sports Injuries That Imaging Can Help Diagnose

August 14, 2023

When a sports injury happens, it’s important to get a fast, accurate diagnosis, so you can get back in play as soon as possible. Doctors […]

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Photo of someone having a CT scan, used to explain a lung cancer screening via low-dose lung CT scan

This Simple Lung Cancer Screening Could Help Save Your Life

July 31, 2023

Lung cancer is the second-most common cancer in both men and women, affecting around 240,000 people annually. Thanks to advances in screening technology and medication, […]

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Photo of someone holding a baseball with a mitt and in a baseball uniform, used to explain shoulder injuries

Baseball Shoulder Injuries and Other Sports-Related Rotator Cuff Problems

April 21, 2023

More than two million Americans experience some type of rotator cuff problem every year. Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that […]

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CT scan images which can be used to help detect cancer

CT Scan for Cancer: What Types Are Detected With This Imaging?

March 2, 2023

Cancer detection has come a long way in the past few decades. Advances in technology have made it easier to screen for many types of […]

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Cardiac scoring test

Heart Health Imaging 101: Calcium Scoring Test or CCTA?

January 26, 2023

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Yet many people who have heart disease don’t know they have it. Other people […]

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