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X-Ray

Radiology is the study of images of the human body. Although Radiology began with the use of X-rays and large flat sheets of photographic films, the modern Radiologist now has a variety of tools for "taking pictures" of living patients.

CT Scan

A CT scan is a term used to describe a radiological test known as Computerized Tomography. The CT scanner is a doughnut shaped machine that takes pictures of your body. The scanner is used in combination with a digital computer to create detailed cross sectional images or "slices" of different organs of the body. CT has the ability to image a combination of soft tissue, bone and blood vessels, making it possible to detect diseases earlier than with regular X-ray.

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a technique that allows doctors to see inside the human body in great detail without using X-rays. MRI uses a powerful magnet, radio waves and a computer system for recording images. Because certain atoms in our cells respond or "resonate" slightly in the presence of magnetic fields, MRI is able to use that response to create an amazingly clear, detailed computer representation of internal organs, muscles, connective tissue and the central nervous system.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound imaging is a method of obtaining images from inside the human body through the use of high frequency sound waves. Ultrasound produces real-time images of tissues, organs, blood vessels and blood flow. This can help diagnose a variety of medical conditions or assess damage after a heart attack or other illness. Obstetric ultrasound refers to the specialized use of sound waves to visualize the unborn child and associated structures.