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Millennial Vein Health: You Aren’t Too Young to Care About Your Veins

July 15, 2024

The oldest millennials are now entering their 40s. This shift means that common health problems of middle age, such as varicose veins, are on the […]

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Empathy in Focus: The Expertise of a Mammography Technologist

July 1, 2024

Charlotte Radiology mammography technologist Rebecca Marsee, R.T.(R)(M), knows one thing for certain: She’ll never be late scheduling her annual screening mammogram again. In 2019, Rebecca […]

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Travise’s Journey: Recognizing the Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids

May 28, 2024

Like many women with symptoms of uterine fibroids — noncancerous tumors on the wall of the uterus — Travise, 44, saw her life turned upside […]

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The Important Roles of 3D Mammography and Screening Breast Ultrasound in Early Detection

May 9, 2024

If you are a woman aged 40 and older, you probably know that annual breast cancer screening is an essential part of taking care of […]

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Safety Measures During MRI Scans

May 1, 2024

While once rare, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are increasingly more common in everyday health care. MRI scans are used to diagnose the causes of […]

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Choosing the Right Vein Specialist: Your Partner in Vascular Health

April 11, 2024

Veins are vital blood vessels that play a significant role in maintaining your overall health. If you are experiencing any vein-related symptoms such as pain, […]

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New CISNET Study Confirms: Starting Annual Screening Mammograms at 40 Saves More Lives

March 18, 2024

A new study from the Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network (CISNET) reinforces the benefits of annual screening mammograms starting at age 40. The CISNET […]

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Navigating Varicose Veins During Pregnancy

February 28, 2024

About 4 in 10 women will develop varicose veins during pregnancy. Varicose veins are visibly bulging, twisted blood vessels that appear near the skin’s surface. […]

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12 Conditions a Chest CT Scan or MRI Scan Can Help Your Doctor Diagnose

February 20, 2024

If you have unexplained symptoms in your chest or unexpected findings from a chest X-ray or another imaging study, your physician may order a chest […]

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Unlocking the Power of Interventional Radiology

February 13, 2024

The idea of needing a surgical procedure can feel scary for most patients. However, many conditions that once required traditional surgery can now be treated […]

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Pediatric Radiology: Fulfilling Children’s Unique Imaging Needs

January 29, 2024

When children face health issues like illnesses, sports injuries or potential broken bones, medical imaging becomes a crucial aspect of their care. Our younger patients’ […]

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Sleep Soundly: Best Sleeping Position for Peripheral Artery Disease

December 6, 2023

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a cardiovascular condition where blood flow is reduced due to narrowed arteries, the blood vessels that carry blood from the […]

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Chronic Vein Disease: Causes and Treatments

November 29, 2023

If you have varicose veins, you might assume they’re just a cosmetic issue. However, these enlarged surface veins on your legs can indicate underlying dysfunction […]

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How Long Does an MRI Take? A Comprehensive Guide

November 15, 2023

If you’ve ever suffered from a shoulder, knee, back or other injury, you may be familiar with magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. This type of […]

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Breast Cancer in Young Women: Risk Factors and Early Detection

November 8, 2023

When you are in your 40s, you might think you’re too young to get breast cancer, especially if you don’t have a family history of […]

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