We have prepared this area of our web site to enable you, as a patient, to find answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding your forthcoming diagnostic examination. Our intent is to provide you with an overview covering how your medical exam may be conducted and we provide examples of the types of results that may be obtained. We have also brought together some links to recent technology developments in fields such as Oncology, Cardiology and Women's Healthcare.

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Your Exam, Step-by-Step:

Nuclear Medicine Exam

Nuclear Medicine

You might have to undergo a scintigraphy in a nuclear medicine department. Should you wish to know more about this imaging procedure, you will find some responses to your questions here.

Your Ultrasound Exam step-by-step

Ultrasound

Diagnostic ultrasound is the use of high frequency sound waves to visualize structures within the body.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

MRI is an advanced technology that lets your doctor see internal organs, blood vessels, muscles, joints, tumors, areas of infection, and more -- without x-rays, surgery, or pain. MRI makes use of natural forces and has no known harmful effects. It's important to know that MRI will not expose you to any radiation.

CT exam step by step

Computed Tomography

A simple and painless examination that radiologists perform to detect many conditions that do not show up on conventional x-rays.


PET/CT exam step by step

PET/CT

A simple and painless examination that radiologists together with nuclear physicians perform to detect conditions that do not show up on conventional x-rays or nuclear medicine scan.

Mammography exam step by step

Mammography

Women choose and make decisions, not only for themselves, but also for their families. They are increasingly taking roles in social and economic life. However, active women sometimes are apathetic when their own health is concerned. They often ignore warning symptoms, with results that could have been avoided.


Interesting Links:

Uterine Fibroids

Uterine Fibroids

MR Guided Focused Ultrasound, an innovative technology that engages high intensity ultrasound beams to heat and destroy fibroid tissue.


Patient Channel

Patient Channel

Patient Channel is a patient education TV channel that provides patient care information and resources to patients and their friends and family members.


Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis

Early detection and treatment prevents further bone loss. Learn more about bone densitometry in the fight against osteoporosis.


clinical trials

GE Healthcare Clinical Trials



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