Patient education

Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, involves exposing part of the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body.

Do not wear deodorant, talcum powder, or lotion under your arms or on your breasts on the day of the exam. These can appear on the x-ray film as calcium spots.

X-ray imaging is an essential diagnostic tool used in medical […]

This is a painless procedure. The primary discomfort may come from the coldness of the recording plate.

Radiography equipment consists of a large, flat table with a drawer that holds a tray into which an x-ray film cassette is placed.

An abdominal ultrasound image is a useful way of examining internal organs, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, and bladder.

pelvic ultrasound is most often used to examine the uterus and ovaries and, during pregnancy, to monitor the health and development of the embryo or fetus

Cancer screening is testing done on people who may be at risk of getting cancer, but who have no symptoms and generally feel fine.

No complications are expected with BMD testing.