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Two MRIs. One BIG difference.

You don't have to be a radiologist to see what's wrong in THIS picture. While the pictures above are a fun way of showing a price difference, its a very real scenario in Massachusetts. The fact is that the price of an MRI in Massachusetts can vary... Continued

Shoveling injuries: Will I need an MRI?

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An MRI for Christmas? What to expect from healthcare transparency tools.

If you drove by Shields MRI in Framingham on black Friday this year, you'd have seen a line of MRI shoppers out the door beginning at just after midnight. Continued

What is Shields MRI thankful for? Our employees - here's why.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, gratitude is running high at Shields Health Care Group. This blog post is taking a different spin and today, we’re sharing five reasons Shields is thankful for our hardworking employees and committed team. Continued

Five REAL tips to help the family on a high-deductible health plan

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Christina Applegate's breast cancer diagnosis came from an MRI: Why hasn't my doctor recommended one?

image source: google Christina Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 36 after a breast MRI and has been an advocate for the benefits of screening ever since. In particular, she has been very public about her feelings on the need... Continued

Kanye's doctor recommended an MRI for migraine. Why didn't yours?

News stations have recently reported that Kanye West was rushed to a hospital in Australia during his recent tour due to an intense migraine. If you suffer from migraines, you may be asking yourself why your doctor didn’t recommend an MRI. While... Continued

Three things no one tells you about your MRI.

An MRI is a relatively common diagnostic procedure today. In fact, about 10% of the population needs an MRI each year. So if you're one of them, your doctor probably got you prepared with some basic information about the test, including where it... Continued

Seeing is believing: Get the most quality and comfort from your MRI.

Most people will agree that the word “fun” doesn’t pop into their head when finding out they need to have an MRI scan. The majority of patients will be concerned with both their comfort during the scan and correctly diagnosing the injury. Some... Continued

MRI help for patients suffering from claustrophobia & anxiety of tight spaces.

Claustrophobia is a serious condition that may prevent patients from having a medically necessary MRI scan. Many people get nervous about the prospect of getting into an MRI scanner because of its reputation for being enclosed and narrow. Continued

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