As the New England Patriots place Stephen Gostkowski on the injured reserve due to a torn quadricep & Shayne Graham steps in as the #1 kicker, folks are asking what does a tear look like on an MRI? Continued
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Check out Gardiner Harris' article in the New York Times: "CT Scans Cut Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Finds." Mr. Harris reports on a recent study that finds annual CT scans for 'heavy' smokers can aid in reducing deaths by lung cancer by 20%! Continued
Virtual colonoscopy (VC) is an examination of the large intestine and rectum involving a CT scan after the introduction of gas into the colon. Another name for the procedure is CT colonography. Continued
What does a broken collarbone /clavicle look like on a CT scan? Continued
Soccer, football and marathon training are in full swing and we are seeing an infux of patients with an injury to the hamstring. Continued
Marc Savard and Don Hasselback have raised awareness of concussions and the toll head trauma can take on the individual, as an athlete and in everyday life. Continued
A recently released study from Sweden is fostering debate over what age women should get mammograms. Continued
Before launching a Wellness Program decide what you are trying to achieve and set realistic timelines for achieving a return on your investment. Continued


