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Diagnostic Imaging Associates, known as DIA, has an outstanding history of providing quality patient care. Over the course of fifty years, we have earned a solid reputation as experts in medical imaging with cutting-edge technology to deliver the highest level of diagnostic interpretation for referring physicians and their patients. Our board certified physicians have extensive expertise in all areas of diagnostic and interventional radiology and are committed to continuing our tradition of providing ex...
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What is PET/CT? PET/CT is an imaging tool that combines a PET scan with a CT scan. PET uses a small amount of radioactive tracer to see if there is disease or an abnormality within the body. The CT scan uses x-rays to see anatomical structures within the body. PET/CT is mainly used for diagnosis, staging or restaging malignant disease and metastases and evaluation of treatment response. It may also be used to differentiate between dementias and Alzheimer’s Disease. When the two scan are combined, they p...
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Medical sonography is an ultrasound-based medical imaging technique used to visualize muscles, tendons, and internal organs, to capture their size, structure and any pathological deformities in real time. There are also Doppler ultrasound studies that use a special technique to allow the technologist to see and evaluate blood flow through arteries and veins. Ultrasound scanning gives a clear picture of soft tissues that would not show up well on a standard x-ray. Midland Memorial Hospital offers these e...
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Often referred to as a CT or CAT scan, Computed Axial Tomography is an effective tool that can see into areas of the body that cannot be seen on regular x-ray examinations. Normal x-ray films are two dimensional; however, a CT scanner uses multi-row x-ray detectors to sense how radiation is absorbed by different tissues. The detector system sends the information to a computer which transforms the data into computer images of the body part scanned. This data can be manipulated and re-assembled to show st...
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Diagnostic radiography produces two-dimensional images using x-ray radiation. These images are useful in the detection of disease or deformity of the skeletal system as well as detecting some disease processes in soft tissues. Diagnostic procedures are performed by a machine focusing a small amount of radiation on the area of the body to be examined. The X-rays pass through the body, creating an image. Once you arrive for your exam, a certified diagnostic technologist will escort you into the X-ray room...
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What do I need to bring for my appointment? Are children allowed at my appointment? How do I prepare for my exam/procedure? How do I schedule an appointment? Where do I go to register for my appointment? How do I obtain copies of my reports and/or images? What do I need to bring for my appointment? When arriving for your procedure or exam, please remember to bring you photo ID, your current insurance card, and the required payment (unless your insurance deductible has been met). Are children allo...
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a technique used to form pictures of anatomy and the physiological process of the body. MRI scanners use magnetic fields to produce images. MRI does not involve the use of X-rays or ionizing radiation. Compared with CT scans, MRI scans typically take longer, ranging from 30 minutes to over an hour. They are also louder and many machines are more enclosed. They are also unacceptable scans for patients with certain medical implants or other non-removable metal inside th...
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How should I prepare for the procedure? On the day of the exam eat normally, but don't take calcium supplements for at least 24 hours beforehand. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, avoid garments that have zippers, belts or buttons made of metal, otherwise you may be asked to undress and put on a hospital gown to prevent these items from obstructing the area being examined. Inform your physician if you recently had a barium examination such as an upper gastrointestinal (UGI) or barium enema (BE). If you ...
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Interventional Radiology (IR) is a subspecialty of radiology encompassing procedures performed using imaging guidance such as fluoroscopy, CT, ultrasound and MRI to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions. Because diagnostic imaging and interventional techniques can eliminate the need for more invasive and costly exploratory surgery, these special procedures help reduce patient recovery time, with results that are equal or superior to those experienced through more invasive procedures. Intervent...
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