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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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Breast Cancer Symptoms You Can’t Feel

October 3, 2014

Do you know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer? During this October, brush up on your knowledge for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn More

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Women's Health

Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancer awareness month, cancer symptoms, digital mammography, ductal carcinoma, lobular carcinoma, Magee-Womens High-Risk Breast Cancer Program, magnetic resonance imaging, mammogram, mammography, minimally invasive breast biopsy, MRI, symptoms of breast cancer, ultrasound, women's cancer

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My Hip Hurts: Or Is It Back Pain?

September 8, 2014

Hip pain is a common complaint and frequent reason patients seek help from their doctors, but is the underlying issue back problems? Learn more. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics

Tagged with: arthritis, Dharmesh Vyas, diagnostic testing, herniated discs, Hip pain, low back pain, MRI, orthopaedic surgery, physical therapy, ruptured discs, spinal stenosis, x-ray

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3D Brain Imaging Makes a Colorful Road Map for Surgeons

July 29, 2014

Learn how high definition fiber tracking, a powerful new brain imaging technique, maps nerve fibers in the brain to see how millions of them communicate. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Tagged with: brain imaging, brain mapping, brain tumors, cerebral cavernous malformation, Heather Abramovic, hemorrhages, high definition fiber tracking, MRI, neurosurgery, Robert Friedlander, traumatic brain injuries, University of Pittsburgh

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What Are Stress Fractures?

May 22, 2014

Stress fractures are some of the most common injuries that occur in athletes. Discover tips to prevent stress fractures. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Sports Medicine

Tagged with: Aaron Mares, common injuries, foot, injuries, injury, leg, MRI, stress fractures

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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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Why Receive an Imaging Exam?

January 19, 2014

Learn more about imaging exams, including both diagnostic and screening, and discover when you should expect to need to visit an imaging center. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Imaging Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

Tagged with: breast imaging, breast ultrasound, CT, diagnostic exam, imaging exam, mammogram, MRI, nuclear medicine, obstetric ultrasound, PET, screening exam, ultrasound, x-ray