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CT Scanning, Medical Imaging, MRI, Radiology / 02.06.2025

Imagine two powerful, non-invasive imaging tools, each with its own unique set of capabilities. Both MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and CT (Computed Tomography) scans are essential in the medical field for diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions. Yet, they operate on entirely different principles and are used in distinct scenarios. Understanding the differences between MRI and CT scans can empower patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare. This article will delve into the workings of MRI and CT scans, their benefits and drawbacks, and why a healthcare professional might choose one over the other.

How MRI and CT Scans Work

MRI St George uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the body's soft tissues, including the brain, spine, joints, and organs. The magnetic field aligns the water molecules in your body, and as they return to their natural state, they emit energy that is detected and converted into detailed images by a computer. MRI is excellent at visualizing internal structures and can differentiate between various types of tissue. On the other hand, CT scans rely on X-rays to produce cross-sectional images of the body. The X-ray beam moves around the patient, capturing images from multiple angles. These images are then reconstructed by a computer into a detailed, 3D picture of the internal body structures. CT scans are particularly adept at capturing images of bones, blood vessels, and organs. (more…)
Health Care Workers, Medical Imaging / 21.11.2024

Radiography graduates can explore many career possibilities within healthcare. By using imaging technology for the diagnosis and treatment of patients, these professionals provide essential healthcare support services. From working in hospitals to research careers or advanced specializations, radiography provides many exciting career options.  Graduates in radiography programs can tailor their career decisions based on interests or expertise gained during graduate training. This article discusses some key career pathways available for graduates who have completed a comprehensive radiography program, with each offering its own set of responsibilities and professional growth potentials. Continue reading below for more details. (more…)
Author Interviews, OBGYNE, Radiology / 22.07.2024

MedicalResearch.com Interview with: Nicole Lamparello, M.D Interventional Radiologist Assistant Professor of Radiology Weill Cornell Medicine Assistant Attending Radiologist NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? Would you briefly describe the condition of Uterine Fibroids? Response: A uterine fibroid (leiomyoma) is a type of tumor that grows in the uterus..  Most fibroids are benign growths that do not spread to other regions of the body.  However, fibroids can cause a variety of symptoms that severely impact a woman’s quality of life, including pelvic pressure or pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, abdominal bloating, urinary urgency/retention and infertility. Often, women with uterine fibroids are presented with hysterectomy as a treatment option, and are not informed about less-invasive options, such as Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), a non-surgical procedure performed by an interventional radiologist. (more…)
Author Interviews, Breast Cancer, Radiology / 28.03.2024

MedicalResearch.com Interview with: Yolanda Bryce, MD Director, Interventional Radiology Residency Program Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York   MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? For whom would this treatment be indicated? Response: The standard of care for local breast cancer includes surgery, however many patients are poor surgical candidates or refuse surgery. I use cryoablation to treat this population. (more…)
Aging, Author Interviews, Lancet, Medical Imaging, Technology / 24.08.2023

MedicalResearch.com Interview with: Dr. Daiju Ueda Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Graduate School of Medicine Osaka Metropolitan University Osaka, Japan MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? Response:  We were inspired by the potential of chest radiography as a biomarker for aging. Previous research had utilized chest radiographs for age estimation, but these studies often involved cohorts with diseases. (more…)