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Barium Studies

Barium x-rays (also called upper and lower GI series) are used to diagnose gastrointestinal tract abnormalities, such as tumors, ulcers and other inflammatory conditions, polyps, hernias, and strictures.
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Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine is a medical specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive compounds to diagnose or treat disease.
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MRI / MRA

MRI technology has progressed at a rapid rate and many new techniques have been introduced that have a significant impact on patient care.
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PET / CT

A PET/CT scan is a powerful diagnostic test that has a significant impact on the diagnosis and treatment of disease. PET evaluates changes on cellular levels, often before it can be seen using traditional imaging methods.
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CT Scan

The CT Scan is a primary tool for diagnostic medicine. Popularly called “CAT Scan,” it employs a unique design of x-ray technology coupled with constantly advancing computer technology.
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Myelography

MR myelography complements MR imaging in the diagnoses of herniated discs and spinal stenosis, arachnoid adhesions and intradural masses, and conjoined nerve roots.
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Ultrasound

The location, measurement, or delineation of deep structures by measuring the reflection or transmission of high frequency or ultrasonic waves. Computer calculation of the distance to the sound-reflecting or absorbing surface plus the known orientation of the sound beam gives a two or three dimensional image.
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