by John Bathen | Apr 11, 2023 | Diagnostic Imaging, Uncategorized
Sometimes doctors need to see more than a still image to diagnose or treat a problem. Fluoroscopy is a test that uses a steady beam of x-rays (like a movie) to look at parts of the body and movement within the body, such as blood moving through a blood vessel....
by John Bathen | Apr 11, 2023 | Diagnostic Imaging
Fannin Regional Hospital offers low-dose CT screenings for patients who might be at risk for lung cancer, including smokers and former smokers. Here are three things to know about lung cancer screening: Lung cancer screening has been shown to decrease the risk of lung...
by John Bathen | Apr 11, 2023 | Diagnostic Imaging
Dexa Osteoporosis means, literally, “porous bones,” and is a debilitating disease that can lead to bone fracture. More than 52 million Americans have low bone density and are at risk for osteoporosis— 80% are women. DEXA scans (which stands for Dual-Energy X-Ray...
