Research
3D Mammography Why it Really IS More Effective Presented By: Julie Taber, MD
A Man’s Guide to Testicular Ultrasound Presented By: Todd Roth, MD
Testicular ultrasound is a non-invasive, painless way for specialists to evaluate out-of-the-ordinary symptoms that a man may be experiencing in his testicles. The most common symptoms that lead to a testicular ultrasound include pain, swelling or the detection of a lump. Occasionally, ultrasound is also needed to examine an injury to the testicular area. Typically, […] READ MORE
Detecting Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Using Pediatric Imaging
For new parents, the health of their newborn baby is a top priority. From pregnancy to the hospital stay after delivery, and then subsequent check-ups with the pediatrician, prenatal and pediatric care providers perform numerous evaluations and assessments to ensure a baby’s development is normal and on track. One area of concentration is to ensure… READ MORE
COVID-19 and the Brain Imaging Plays a Role in Detection & Treatment Planning Presented By: Peter Tanpitukpongse, MD
One in seven COVID-19 patients may experience neurological injury During the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was widely believed that the novel virus was primarily a respiratory illness affecting the lungs. The medical community was warning mostly of respiratory symptoms such as shortness of breath and cough, in addition to other flu-like symptoms,… READ MORE
Examining the Liver Using Body Imaging A Look Inside Presented By: John Alley, MD
In the world of radiology, body imaging is one of many subspecialties. In most cases, radiologists use body imaging to diagnose diseases and conditions of the organs found in the chest, abdomen and pelvis, including the liver, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, stomach, intestines, heart and lungs, among others. Specific scanning techniques are used to tailor-fit each… READ MORE
Prostate Artery Embolization A Minimally Invasive Option to Treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Presented By: Ravi Dalal, MD
A common condition among most aging men is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a noncancerous condition where the prostate becomes enlarged and urinary issues start to take hold. In fact, approximately 50 percent of men who are 50 and older and 80 percent of men who are 80 and older struggle with BPH, symptoms of which… READ MORE
Freedom from Fibroids: The Power of Uterine Fibroid Embolization Treating Uterine Fibroids with Uterine Fibroid Embolization Presented By: Rahul Arya, MD
For years, women suffering from uterine fibroids had to endure the discomfort, heavy bleeding, and pain that disrupted their daily lives, often with limited treatment options. In the past, the primary solution was surgery, either a myomectomy to remove the fibroids or, in more severe cases, a hysterectomy to remove the uterus entirely. These invasive… READ MORE
Clearing the Congestion Ovarian Vein Embolization as a Treatment for Pelvic Venous Insufficiency & Chronic Pelvic Pain Presented By: Jamie Doster, MD
Pelvic pain and pressure are common symptoms for women that too often just become part of her daily life. Since there are many possible causes of pelvic pain, pelvic venous insufficiency, also known as pelvic congestion syndrome, can often go undiagnosed or ignored – leaving women stuck with constant feelings of general discomfort, painful pressure… READ MORE
The Bright Future of PET Imaging: Using Hybrid PET/CT Scanning to Target & Treat Specific Types of Cancer Presented By: Andrew Moran, MD
A critical weapon in the fight against cancer is having a detailed and accurate diagnosis. Therefore, it’s not surprising that hybrid PET/CT (positron emission tomography/computerized tomography) scan technology is now essential to detecting and diagnosing different types of cancer. Radiologists can see things on a PET/CT scan that typically cannot be found using traditional CT… READ MORE
Too Much Elbow Grease? The Causes, Treatment & Role of MRI for Elbow Pain Presented By: Thomas Pendergrast
“Just give it a little more elbow grease!” We’ve all heard this expression before as a playful way to refer to hard work. But as we get older, many of us realize how much sense it actually makes. We use our elbows for all sorts of activities, work-related and recreational. Therefore, it’s no surprise that… READ MORE
A Joint Effort for Effective Pain Relief Presented By: Jeffrey Browne, MD
Image-Guided Steroid/Anesthetic Injections to Treat Chronic Joint Pain Osteoarthritis and chronic joint pain impact more than 25 million Americans. If you’re a sufferer, you know how this pain can hinder your daily life – holding you back from your normal, daily activities. Maybe you’ve had to give up walking or golfing with friends because your… READ MORE
Getting to the ROOT of Knee Pain Posterior Horn Medial Meniscus Root Tears
As we age, it’s common to feel more aches and pains, especially pain or discomfort in the knees while walking, jogging or squatting. Sometimes, a sports injury or other acute trauma can hurt the knee. There are many different causes of knee pain, but a tear to the knee’s meniscus root should not be taken… READ MORE
Shoulder Ultrasound: Key to Diagnosing a Shoulder Injury Presented By: John Bardini, MD
Raising, reaching, lifting, playing, painting, building and fixing…we use our shoulders every day, mostly without thought, for many significant activities. Therefore, any type of shoulder pain can quickly become difficult to ignore. Most Common Reasons for Shoulder Pain The three most common causes of shoulder pain include an injury or tear to the rotator cuff,… READ MORE
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
Women in the U.S. have a ONE in EIGHT risk over the course of their lifetime of being diagnosed with breast cancer. Most women know that getting an annual mammogram at age 40 and beyond can help detect breast cancer in its earliest stages when it’s most treatable. Yet still, approximately 30% of women fail… READ MORE
Cloudy Skies and Dense Breast Tissue A Common Comparison
Imagine you’re looking at a sky that’s filled with thick, white clouds – looking for a tiny white bird. Now, imagine you’re looking at a clear, blue sky looking for that same tiny white bird. In which scenario do you think it would be easier to see the white bird? This is the analogy that… READ MORE
An Expert Overview of Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Q & A With Dr. Laura Thomas Presented By: Laura Thomas, MD
Following an abnormal mammogram, women with certain types of abnormalities are typically referred for a stereotactic breast biopsy – an experience that may bring anxiety and uncertainty for many. Raleigh Radiology breast imaging expert Dr. Laura Thomas, who serves as head of Raleigh Radiology’s Breast Imaging Department and is also Vice-Chair of WakeMed Cary Hospital’s… READ MORE
The Many Shades of Breast Imaging Studies: A Comparison of Mammogram vs. Ultrasound vs. Breast MRI Presented By: Laura Thomas, MD
Breast radiologists – the physicians who specialize in screening and diagnosing women with breast cancer – are used to seeing shades of black, white, and grey all day long. But what does that mean when it comes to breast imaging? Color, or the absence of color, means everything in imaging studies. Breast abnormalities such as… READ MORE