What Is a CT Scan? A CT (computed tomography) scan uses a series of X-ray images taken from different angles. A computer combines them into cross-sectional "slices" of the body, which can also be assembled into 3D views. During a CT scan, you lie on a table...
A DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan, also called DXA, is the standard test for measuring bone mineral density. It uses two low-dose X-ray beams to measure how much mineral is packed into your bones, usually at the hip and lower spine. The scan is quick, painless,...
Broadway Imaging Center: Your Trusted Diagnostic Imaging Center Open 7 Days a Week Finding a dependable diagnostic imaging center shouldn't be stressful. Whether your physician has ordered an MRI for persistent back pain, a CT scan after an injury, or a routine mammogram for preventive care,...
Introduction For many people, the hardest part of getting an MRI is not the scan itself. It is the idea of lying inside a narrow tunnel for 30 minutes or more. If you feel anxious in enclosed spaces, you are not alone, and you may have...