Proactive Health Tips for Women in their 50s
Apr 22, 2021 11:15:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
In your 50s, your body changes in important ways. Staying healthy and strong takes more effort than it used to, but it’s well worth it! Follow these tips to feel your best and help your body carry you through this decade with...
7 Facts About Uterine Fibroids
Apr 6, 2021 4:15:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
If you have a uterus, there is a good chance that at some point in your life, you’ll have uterine fibroids. Also known as leiomyomas, fibroids are typically benign smooth muscle tumors that commonly grow in and around the uterus...
Iowa Radiology Attains NAPBC Accreditation
Jan 20, 2021 4:41:18 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Continuing a Tradition of Exceptional Service
Iowa Radiology has always been committed to providing exceptional service to our patients and our community. In keeping with that commitment, we are proud to announce our voluntary...
Cancer in Young Adults
Dec 23, 2020 11:05:16 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
It’s hard to find what you’re not looking for.
If you were asked to picture a cancer patient, a young adult is probably not the first person who comes to mind. That’s only natural, considering more than 90% of cancers are...
Life Without Smoking: What to Expect
Nov 12, 2020 1:15:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Standard lung screening guidelines have changed as of 4/1/2022. For more information visit "Lung Screening Guidelines Changes in 2022"
Quitting smoking is hard. Nicotine is highly addictive, so even occasional smokers can become...
4 Things to Know About Mammograms and Radiation
Oct 13, 2020 11:15:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Radiation comes in many forms, and we’re exposed to it every day. At low levels, radiation exposure is not a cause for concern; it’s simply a fact of life. Exposure to high levels of radiation, on the other hand, can cause severe...
2-D or 3-D Mammogram: Which Is Better?
Sep 8, 2020 1:45:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Breast cancer screening is constantly evolving. Since mammography began to work its way into women’s health care in the 1950s, advances in technology have made it both safer and more effective. Today, women have more choices than...
Beginning is the Hardest Part: Tips for Starting Your Weight Loss Journey
Aug 28, 2020 11:00:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Habits are hard to change. Actions we repeat over and over become second nature, and we often do them without even thinking. This is helpful when it comes to things like daily hygiene rituals or driving a stick shift, but the...
Hitting a Plateau with Weight Loss? It Might Be Time to Look at Caloric Balance
Jul 20, 2020 10:30:57 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Are you struggling to lose those final few pounds? Losing weight certainly has its frustrating moments, and the last few pounds to reach your goal can be stubborn. But there is a lot that goes into losing weight and you're not...
MRI and Ultrasound for Breast Imaging
Jun 22, 2020 12:39:27 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Mammography is the most widely used and commonly recommended technology for breast imaging. The American College of Radiology and the Society for Breast Imaging recommend annual mammography screening for women at average risk of...