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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    What’s Your Imaging IQ?

    January 26, 2015

    You have a pain in your side and your physician wants to investigate further with a CT scan. Learn about different imaging services and what they diagnose. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Imaging Services

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: ct scan, diagnostic mammogram, digital mammography, imaging, MRI, nuclear medicine, PET-CT, screening mammogram, ultrasound

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    Crohn’s Disease Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

    November 8, 2014

    Learn about Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease. Discover the symptoms and treatment options for Crohn's, including cutting-edge technology. Learn More

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z

    Tagged with: Crohn's disease, ct scan, fever, IBD, inflammatory bowel disease, MRI, rash, surgery, ulcerative colitis, UPMC Digestive Disorders Center

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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    What Are the Types of Thyroid Disorders?

    August 30, 2014

    Around 27 million people in the U.S. are affected by thyroid disorders. Learn what the thyroid does and discover symptoms and causes of thyroid disorders. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: constipation, ct scan, depression, endocrinologist, fatigue, Hashimoto's disease, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, joint pain, Multidisciplinary Thyroid Center, thyroid and common disorders, thyroid disorders, thyroid nodules, tiredness, ultrasound, weight gain

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  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    What Is the Difference Between an X-Ray, CT, and MRI Scan?

    April 5, 2014

    Medical imaging technologies help diagnose a wide variety of diseases and injuries. Explore the differences between X-rays, CT scans, and MRI imaging today. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Imaging Services

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: computed tomography, ct scan, imaging exams, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, x-ray

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