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When it comes to medical imaging sites, you have the power. You get to choose where you would like to go for your medical imaging exam. Your doctor will usually…

When you’re getting a medical imaging exam, sometimes your doctor asks that you not eat or drink anything except clear liquids before the exam. But what exactly does a clear…

When X-rays are done correctly, it is almost always safe to have an X-ray while pregnant. A trickier question to answer (and one you should be asking) is this: is…

If your doctor has ordered you to have a medical imaging exam, you may have a test that uses contrast materials. Medical Imaging Contrast is a substance radiologists use that acts…

When your doctor tells you to follow NPO for a medical imaging exam, it means you cannot eat or drink anything for a certain period of time before your exam.…

We want you to know all about your radiologic technologist—the person who will be with you on the day of your medical imaging exam. Have you found yourself wondering, who…

Have you ever wondered why there are different types of imaging exams? Or what the differences between the many types of imaging exams are? Learn about the possible modalities and…

You may never meet your radiologist. But we want you to know that they are dedicated to making sure you receive the best possible health care treatment. At UVA, your…