Do you suffer from heavy menstrual periods and abdominal pain? Do your periods seem to last longer than normal? Have you made changes to your life because of your menstrual…
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Blood clots are a common health issue that require immediate medical attention. A blood clot that blocks or slows blood flow to the brain can lead to stroke. Thanks to…
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Millions of Americans experience back pain every year. If you’re over the age of 65, you have a greater risk of a bone in your back, called a vertebrae, breaking.…
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With mesothelioma, early detection and proper diagnosis can significantly impact patients’ lives. Medical imaging provides faster diagnoses and aids in more precise care for rare cancers and diseases. At UVA…
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Your radiologist might recommend Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) for many reasons— perhaps because you already had a mammogram that indicated you need more testing, or maybe you just have dense breast…
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You take your child to a pediatrician, AKA “children’s doctor” for checkups. So why wouldn’t you take your child to see a pediatric radiologist? Read on to learn about what…
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Parents, if your child is having an MRI exam, this is the information they (and you, too) will need to know. You can read through this “MRI for kids” information…
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At the UVA Breast Care Program, we understand that, whether this is your first time or your twelfth time getting a mammogram, you can be a little nervous in anticipation.…
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The term “nuclear” can sound rather intimidating as it often has negative associations with nuclear weapons. However, nuclear medicine is nothing to be intimidated by— it is not only safe,…
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Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLSs) help children cope with challenges they may face in a medical setting to improve overall patient and family care. Strangers, large machines, and loud noises…
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When your child swallows something they aren’t supposed to, it can be a frightening experience to parent and child alike. But when you come to the emergency room, the doctors…
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Have you heard your doctor talk about or suggest a 3D mammogram, but aren’t sure how it differs from regular mammography? 3D mammography (also called Tomosynthesis) can help doctors detect…
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Generally speaking, it is safe to have an x-ray while pregnant when the benefits of an x-ray outweigh the risks. However, there are a few different factors to consider when…
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Parents, UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging is proud to be a part of the Image Gently campaign. We know that children are not just little adults, and we’re working to…