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Women’s Pelvic Ultrasound—Transabdominal vs. Transvaginal
Jul 1, 2019 4:23:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
If your doctor orders a pelvic ultrasound exam, images can be captured in two different ways: transabdominally (through the abdomen) and transvaginally (through the vaginal canal). Depending on the patient and the condition being...
Iowa Radiology Announces Abbreviated Breast MRI
Jun 24, 2019 4:25:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Iowa Radiology is proud to announce the arrival of abbreviated breast MRI, the latest advance in breast cancer screening technology. Breast MRI allows radiologists to more accurately detect early-stage breast cancers, especially...
Celebrate Survival!
Jun 2, 2019 7:30:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
National Cancer Survivors Day
The first Sunday in June, we celebrate life with National Cancer Survivors Day. Each year, there is more reason to celebrate as people survive cancer at higher and higher rates. From 1991 to 2016,...
Why Have a Cardiac Calcium Test?
May 20, 2019 4:37:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
A cardiac calcium test uses CT scanning to determine the amount of calcified plaque buildup in the coronary arteries, which helps doctors assess the presence of coronary artery disease and the risk of associated events such as...
May Is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
May 6, 2019 7:48:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2019, more than 80,000 cases of bladder cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S., and more than 17,000 Americans will die of the illness. Approximately 1 in 27 men and 1 in 89 women...
Celebrate Earth Day by Spending Time in Nature
Apr 19, 2019 10:16:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Take Care of the Earth, and It Will Help Take Care of You
Recent research shows that spending time in nature not only feels good; it has measurable effects on our health. This Earth Day, take some time to enjoy the great outdoors...
Fibrocystic Changes in the Breast
Mar 25, 2019 12:29:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Although it’s important to be aware of changes in your body—particularly if they may indicate cancer—it’s also important to realize that our bodies go through plenty of normal, healthy changes throughout our lives. For women,...
FDA Warns Against Using Thermography in Place of Mammography
Mar 17, 2019 9:00:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
What is thermography?
Also known as digital infrared imaging, thermography is a procedure that uses an infrared camera to produce images that show patterns of heat, including blood flow, at or near the skin’s surface. These...
Brain Awareness Week 2019—CT and MRI Imaging
Mar 11, 2019 11:16:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Each year since 1996, the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives promotes Brain Awareness Week. The initiative brings together people from academia, government, and professional and advocacy groups to celebrate the brain and promote...
Colorectal Cancer Awareness 2019
Mar 1, 2019 4:30:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and is expected to claim more than 50,000 lives this year. Enhanced screening and treatment have helped to lower...