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PET/CT: The Fastest Growing Diagnostic Imaging Modality

Associates in Medical Imaging

Gone are the days when there was one "gold standard" diagnostic imaging option. Today, PET/CT is the fastest growing diagnostic imaging modality, and for good reason. PET/CT scans combine two different types of imaging capabilities in a single procedure using one machine.

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Few ‘surprise’ patient bills are from radiologists, study finds

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In an analysis of billing trends, the rate of out-of-network (OON) imaging claims declined from 12.6% in 2021, with the decline occurring broadly across imaging modalities, noted lead author Jay Parikh, MD, of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. million imaging claims for 19.5 in 2007 to 1.1%

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Choosing the Right Diagnostic Imaging Center: What Patients Should Consider

TRA Medical Imaging

When it comes to your health, selecting the right diagnostic imaging center is an important decision. Whether you’re getting a routine scan or investigating a specific health concern, the imaging center you choose can significantly impact the accuracy of your diagnosis and the quality of care you receive.

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Is CEM or breast MRI better for breast cancer diagnosis?

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Ritse Mann, MD, PhD, of Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands, and colleague Valentina Longo, MD, of Fondazione Policlinico Universitario in Rome, Italy, noted that, although CEM's performance is slightly less than MRI for diagnostic imaging of breast cancer, in "many situations [it is] a viable alternative."

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Progressive Radiology Introduces the Only 1.5T Extremity MRI in the Washington Metropolitan Area at Foxhall

Progressive Radiology

The newly designed table alleviates pressure points and allows for patients up to 500 pounds. area since 1975. area since 1975. Our fellowship-trained, board certified radiologists and skilled staff have delivered cost-effective, compassionate care to patients for over 40 years!

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