"x-ray"

Lab testing for COVID-19 (also known as the novel coronavirus or SARS-CoV2) has increased greatly since the virus spread across the globe in spring 2020. Current evidence suggests that chest …

Most people have heard of x-rays, but what about angiograms? If you have a medical condition that affects your vein or vascular health, your doctor may order an angiogram. An …

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 …

How do you get a standing x-ray of someone who can’t stand? Thanks to this standing x-ray table at UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging, the answer is a lot simpler …

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 …

Parents, if your child is having an X-ray exam, this is the information they (and you) will need to know. Along with this “X-Ray for Kids” article, you can browse …

Pregnancy is a time of change. For many women, its also a time when they feel especially vulnerable. Requiring medical care for any reason while pregnant can be a frightening …

A B reader is a doctor certified by the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH). They are specially qualified to determine if patients have signs of pneumoconiosis (also …

Pulsatile tinnitus is a rare form of tinnitus that causes whooshing or pulsing noises in the ear. It can be a symptom of a benign condition or a more serious …

Since the 1950’s, health care providers have been draping their patients with heavy lead aprons or covering certain body parts with lead shields before x-ray exams. In the past, we …