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Plain-language guides on scans, clinics and preparation.
DEXA Scan: Uses, Procedure and Results
A DEXA scan is the standard test for measuring bone density and checking for osteoporosis. Here is why it is ordered, how the scan works, and what your T-score means, with a reminder to always discuss results with your doctor.
CT Scan: Uses, Procedure and Results
A CT scan, or CAT scan, uses x-rays and a computer to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body. Here is why doctors order one, how the procedure works, what contrast dye does, and how the radiation compares.
Ultrasound Near Me: How to Choose
An honest guide to finding an ultrasound near you: how to choose an accredited clinic where a radiologist reports the images, what scans typically cost, and the questions worth asking before you book.
X-Ray Near Me: How to Choose
An honest guide to finding an x-ray near you: how to choose an accredited clinic where a radiologist reports your images, what an x-ray costs, the small radiation dose, and the questions to ask first.
Transvaginal Ultrasound: A Guide
A transvaginal ultrasound uses sound waves to produce close-up images of the uterus and ovaries. Here is why it is ordered, exactly what happens during the scan, how to prepare, and what the results can show.
MRI Scan: Uses, Procedure & Results
A plain-language guide to MRI scans: what they show, why a doctor might order one, how to prepare, what happens during the scan, and how results are read.