Many patients are concerned about receiving radiation from CT Scans or X-rays. Even the word “radiation” can be intimidating, as we often associate it with radiation sickness from atomic bombs …
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Interventional radiology (IR) is a specialized field within radiology. In interventional radiology, doctors not only interpret your medical images, but they also perform minimally invasive surgical procedures through small incisions …
When you’re having a medical procedure or imaging exam, your doctor might ask that you not eat or drink anything except clear liquids before the exam. But what foods can …
Does Your Child Have Frequent UTIs? A Safer Way to Screen for VUR
A child or infant with frequent UTIs may need to be screened for vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). VUR is condition that causes urine to flow from the bladder back up into …
Thyroid nodules are lumps that form on the thyroid gland. They are either solid (made of tissue) or filled with fluid. While thyroid nodules are quite common, most are found …
Colorectal cancer is the 3rd most common type of cancer and the 3rd leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Colonoscopies have long been the standard screening procedure …
The UVA mobile mammography coach is a dedicated breast cancer screening center on wheels. It includes state-of-the-art equipment like a 3D mammography machine identical to those found at the UVA …
Lung nodules are small masses of tissue found in the lung. Most lung nodules are found to be non-cancerous. But how does a doctor determine whether or not they are …
A snake, a pattern, flowers, or some text–for some, tattoos have deep personal meaning, for others, they’re just for fun. Whatever they look like, tattoos are becoming more and more …
Managing Pain With Injections: What You Need to Know
Living with pain is difficult. Whether it is acute or chronic, pain of any kind can leave its mark on your quality of life. Thankfully, modern medicine has provided many …