There’s more new, state-of-the-art imaging equipment now in use at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton. The CT scanner and MRI system represents the latest significant investment tow ...
Philips raised the curtain on a new portfolio of smart MRI machines equipped with artificial intelligence programs to help speed up image acquisition and diagnosis as well as a new scanner combining ...
Computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are two types of imaging procedures. They both create detailed images of the internal body structures. While CT scans use X-rays to ...
Although CT is a relatively recent technology, there have been great improvements in the equipment. The early, slow "Step and Scan" machines required long image acquisition times, resulting in a ...
You will be asked to fill out a short medical history questionnaire before your CT scan. Once completed, you may be asked to remove jewelry and metal objects, such as watches, necklaces, eyeglasses, ...
Preparation guidelines for a CT scan depend on the type of scan you’re having. If you’re having a bowel scan or a scan with contrast dye, you may need to adjust your diet. Preparation for a CT scan ...