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PET/CT improves diagnostic biopsy rates in lung cancer patients

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CT-guided percutaneous needle biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure used to analyze tissue and is key in diagnosing suspicious pulmonary nodules, the authors explained.

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What Does It Take to Become a Radiologist?

TRA Medical Imaging

Radiologists are medical doctors who specialize in interpreting imaging studies like X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds to diagnose and guide treatment for various conditions. Interventional Radiology (IR): This sub-specialty focuses on minimally invasive procedures guided by imaging.

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Y-90 TARE improves survival in patients with large liver tumors

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The finding is from a retrospective assessment of the two minimally invasive procedures in patients with tumors larger than 7 cm. The study was published March 13 in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.

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When to Seek Treatment for Varicose Veins: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Professional Radiology

At Professional Radiology in El Paso, we offer advanced solutions like vein mapping and sclerotherapy to diagnose and treat varicose veins effectively. Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure where a special solution is injected into the affected vein, causing it to close and eventually fade away.

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Causes and Treatments for Varicose Veins

Professional Radiology

Here are some treatments we specialize in: Radiofrequency Ablation: Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat generated by radio waves to destroy small veins. Chemical Ablation: Chemical ablation is a procedure that uses a chemical solution to destroy small veins.

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Beyond Diagnosis: Teleradiology Solutions and Their Therapeutic Potential (Chhattisgarh, Sakti, Dhamtari, Raipur, Durg, Baloda Bazar, Kondagaon, Sukma, Raigarh)

Future Teleradiology

Discuss how real-time remote guidance enhances the accuracy and safety of interventional radiology procedures, leading to more effective therapeutic interventions. Minimally Invasive Procedures with Imaging Support: Explore how teleradiology supports minimally invasive procedures.

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The Power of Precision: How Radiology Transforms Healthcare (Uttar Pradesh, Barabanki, Bareilly, Basti, Bijnor, Bulandshahr)

Future Teleradiology

Precision Diagnosis : Radiology is at the forefront of precision medicine, offering detailed and accurate diagnoses that guide tailored treatment plans for individual patients.