by robert@rocketshipdesigns.com | Oct 19, 2026 | News
Osteoporosis can develop without noticeable symptoms, and some people don’t know they have reduced bone density until they experience a fracture. Your risk depends on more than age alone. Sex, menopause, family history, body weight, medications, medical...
by robert@rocketshipdesigns.com | Oct 12, 2026 | News
FibroScan can help assess two important features of fatty liver disease: the amount of fat in the liver and whether there are signs of liver stiffness that may be associated with fibrosis or scarring. The test is quick and non-invasive and can provide useful...
by robert@rocketshipdesigns.com | Oct 5, 2026 | News
CT scans and MRI scans both create detailed images of structures inside the body, but they use different technologies and are suited to different diagnostic questions. A CT scan uses X-rays, while an MRI uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves. CT examinations...
by robert@rocketshipdesigns.com | Sep 28, 2026 | News
How often do you need dental X-rays? The answer depends on your oral health, age, symptoms, dental history and risk for conditions such as tooth decay and gum disease. Not everyone needs a dental X-ray every year, and a panoramic dental X-ray (panorex) serves a...
by robert@rocketshipdesigns.com | Sep 21, 2026 | News
If you have a mammogram scheduled, preparation is usually simple. You can generally eat, drink and take your usual medications, but there are a few things you should avoid and some information you should bring with you. One of the most important instructions is easy...
by robert@rocketshipdesigns.com | Sep 14, 2026 | News
A bone density test, also called bone densitometry, BMD testing, or a DEXA/DXA scan, measures bone mineral density and helps doctors assess your risk for osteoporosis and fractures. Osteoporosis can develop without obvious symptoms. For many people, the first sign is...
