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MRI may be Superior for Imaging Pancreatic Cancer: Study

Agent2015-04-21T21:49:10-04:00April 21st, 2015|Cancer Research, Early Cancer Detection, Medical Imaging, MRI, MRI Research, Radiologist, Radiology|

Pancreatic cancer, arguably made infamous by Steve Jobs' battle with it, is the 4th leading cause of cancer death in Western countries. And, according to a new study that recommends MRI screening to catch it early, the incidence and mortality rates of this deadly disease are almost one and the same. The study, entitled Short-Term [...]

Why Should You Get a Full Body Scan?

Agent2013-03-11T15:59:40-04:00March 11th, 2013|MRI, MRI Vancouver|

One of the most common questions our patients ask is "What is the difference between a full body scan and a scan of just one part of the body?" The main difference is that scans of a singular body area usually indicate a perceived health issue that the patient and his/her physician are often already aware [...]