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What Should I Know About Ovarian Cancer?

Sep 8, 2016 2:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Each year in the U.S., more than 22,000 women are diagnosed and more than 14,000 women die of ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is particularly deadly because it can be very difficult to...

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What Should I Know About Sedation for MRI?

Aug 29, 2016 1:30:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology

Why are sedatives prescribed for MRI?

While MRI is, in itself, a painless procedure that many patients find very tolerable, it can be difficult for some to endure due to the need to remain still in an enclosed space for extended...

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How Does the Radiologist Read My Mammogram?

Aug 17, 2016 4:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology

When you have your annual screening mammogram, the radiologist—a doctor with specialized training to read and interpret such images— examines your mammogram and then sends a report to your referring physician. But how do...

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How Can I Care for Myself While Caring for Others?

Aug 4, 2016 3:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology

Caring for another person, whether a child, parent, spouse, or another loved one, is often much more than a full-time job. When someone is dependent on you, it’s easy to start thinking that you simply don’t get to take care of...

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What Does Breast Cancer Follow Up Involve?

Jul 26, 2016 4:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology

Although successfully completing breast cancer treatment is always cause for celebration, the fight doesn’t end there. It is important to follow your doctors’ instructions for follow-up care to help you stay healthy, deal with...

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Helping a Child Through Radiology Procedures

Jul 15, 2016 3:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology

Comfort is important for everyone, particularly during unusually stressful situations. When children have to endure medical procedures, however, providing comfort is vital. Medical procedures, including radiologic imaging, and...

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What Are the Benefits of Cardiac Calcium Scoring?

Jul 7, 2016 12:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology

What is cardiac calcium?

Over time, the LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol in our blood can accumulate in artery walls, particularly after they have been damaged by factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, or diabetes. White blood...

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Surviving Cancer: Exercise During and After Treatment

Jun 25, 2016 3:30:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology

In the past, patients with cancer and other conditions were strongly advised to rest and save their energy. We have come to understand, however, that exercise can actually increase the amount of energy patients have as well as...

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My Doctor Ordered a CT Scan. What Should I Know?

Jun 16, 2016 12:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology

If your doctor has ordered a CT scan, you may have lots of questions: Why do I need a CT scan? Why not use another type of imaging? Are there risks involved? Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about CT imaging....

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How Should I Prepare for a Mammogram, and What Can I Expect?

Jun 6, 2016 3:00:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology

Iowa Radiology supports the recommendations of the American College of Radiology, the Society of Breast Imaging, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists that women begin having annual mammograms at age 40....

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