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Our relationships with the local medical community allow us to offer a full range of imaging services and surgical procedures.
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| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) |
 MRI is one of the most advanced medical imaging techniques, providing an unparalleled view inside the body. Using a powerful magnet with an advanced computer system and radio waves, MRI produces high- resolution, cross-sectional images of every tissue in the body.
The MRI scanner can pick out a small point inside the body and determine what type of tissue it is and if it is diseased. An MRI examination is painless, non-invasive and free of radiation. Because detailed images can be acquired from any angle, MRI is excellent in detecting most malignancies and neurological diseases of the brain, spine and pelvis. It's also widely used with sports-related injuries, especially those affecting the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow and wrist. |
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| Computed Tomography (CT) |
Computed Tomography (CT), also known as a CAT scan, is a sophisticated imaging technique that shows different levels of the anatomy. During CT imaging, the x-ray source rotates around the patient. Each rotation produces a single, cross-sectional "slice", like the slices in a loaf of bread. These images are far superior in detail than standard x-rays and greatly enhance a physician's
diagnosis.
CT is used to diagnose many conditions. In cancer detection, CT is used to scan for abnormal masses, showing the size and shape of the tumor, its precise location and whether it is solid or hollow. In addition, CT scans can provide valuable information in the detection of abscesses, strokes, head injuries and bleeding inside the skull. |
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| Positron Emission Tomography (PET) |
PET represents the very latest innovation in nuclear medicine, merging cutting-edge medical science with comprehensive computer technology. While x-rays, MRI's, CT's, and mammograms are limited to visualizing actual damage to the body's anatomical structure, PET focuses on the body's metabolic process, allowing for the detection of disease long before any damage occurs.
PET has already established itself as an invaluable tool in diagnosing coronary artery disease. With a single session, PET can help facilitate prompt cancer treatment of the lungs, prostate, breast, colon, head and neck, pancreas, esophagus and ovaries. Perhaps the most exciting revelation has been using PET to study brain disorders. PET has uncovered a remarkably consistent pattern in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia, Parkinson's disease, and seizure disorders. |
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