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January Is National Birth Defects Prevention Month!
Jan 5, 2017 9:00:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
If you’re expecting a baby (or even if you’re not), you’re probably aware that obstetric ultrasound is commonly recommended at least once during pregnancy. Many parents-to-be look forward to their ultrasound appointment because...
5 Resolutions for a Healthy New Year
Dec 29, 2016 12:17:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Have you made a list of New Year's resolutions? Here are 5 that are worth keeping for a healthier you this year!
Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
Dec 17, 2016 9:31:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
For all the things we love about the holidays, like great food, time with friends and family, and celebration of the good things in life, it can also be an incredibly stressful time of year. The pressure to plan the perfect...
What Is Paget's Disease of the Nipple?
Dec 8, 2016 3:45:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Paget’s disease, also called Paget’s disease of the nipple or mammary Paget’s disease (not to be confused with Paget's disease of the bone), is a rare form of breast cancer that accounts for about 1% of all breast cancer cases....
Do I Really Need a Colonoscopy?
Nov 27, 2016 9:20:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
What Are the Risks of Colon Cancer?
If you’re turning 50 or have a condition that puts you at a higher than average risk for colon cancer, you’ve probably been told that you should have a colonoscopy. It’s true that colon cancer...
SBI Aims to End the Confusion About Mammography Screening
Nov 17, 2016 9:25:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Since 1985, the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) has sought to save lives through early breast cancer detection and the education patients, physicians, and organizations across the globe. Currently, they are conducting a campaign...
Celebrate the International Day of Radiology November 8!
Nov 6, 2016 9:00:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
November 8 is the International Day of Radiology (IDoR)! 2016 marks the fifth IDoR as well as the 121st anniversary of Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen’s discovery of the X-ray. To commemorate the event, more than 100 medical societies...
November 6–12 Is National Radiologic Technology Week!
Oct 30, 2016 11:00:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Next week is National Radiologic Technology Week, an annual recognition of the important work of radiologic technologists (RTs). First celebrated the week of July 22, 1979, the celebration was later moved to November to coincide...
4 Tips for Better Breast Health
Oct 20, 2016 3:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Especially during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want you to have all the information you need to protect your health with cancer prevention and early detection strategies. Here are our top four tips for minimizing your risk...
Choosing a Breast Imaging Specialist
Oct 9, 2016 9:00:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Where you choose to have your mammogram matters. According to a Department of Radiology study at the University of California Medical Center, breast imaging specialists detect more cancers at earlier stages and recommend more...