IntroductionOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it is a good time to ask an important question: when should you get a mammogram, and how often? Over the years, guidelines have changed, and different medical organizations offer slightly different advice. That can leave many women...
If your doctor has recommended an MRI, you may have questions about how the test works, how to prepare, and what happens during the appointment. Understanding the process ahead of time can help you feel more comfortable and confident. At Broadway Imaging Center in Glendale, CA,...
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...