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Posted On July 21, 2019 / By / Posted in Uncategorized

Use of MRI in Evaluation of Patients with Seizures

Most guidelines indicate neuroimaging following a first-time unprovoked seizure. In this scenario CT is usually performed in the emergency setting, to exclude acute

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Posted On March 21, 2019 / By / Posted in MRI

Use of MRI in Staging Anorectal Cancer

Colon Cancer Awareness Month   Anorectal cancer is approximately 1/3 of all colorectal cancer cases. Anatomy: The rectum is typically divided into low,

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Posted On December 18, 2018 / By / Posted in MRI

Special Consideration in Peadiatric MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a powerful magnetic field, radiofrequency (RF) waves and a computer to produce detailed images of the inside of

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Posted On September 15, 2018 / By / Posted in MRI

Multi-Parametric Prostate MRI

MRI is the best non-invasive diagnostic tool to diagnose prostate cancer; it is known to be superior in resolution and tissue characterization compared

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Posted On July 6, 2018 / By / Posted in MRI

Whole Body and Spine Imaging

OVERVIEW Whole body (WB-MRI) or whole spine (WS-MRI) imaging allows visualization of the entire body (from the head to the lower extremity) or entire

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Posted On May 29, 2018 / By / Posted in MRI

Cerebral and Carotid MRA

OVERVIEW Cerebral and carotid MRA describes magnetic resonance imaging studies that demonstrate the cervical and cranial vasculature (arterial and/or venous systems). There are

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Posted On March 29, 2018 / By / Posted in MRI

New Diagnostic Opportunities in the West

In 2005, NorthCoast Imaging introduced MRI to Western Jamaica, using a 1.0 Tesla strength scanner. In August 2016, we purchased and installed a brand

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Posted On October 10, 2017 / By / Posted in MRI

Breast MRI

What is Breast MRI? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive medical test that physicians use to diagnose and treat medical conditions. Images

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Posted On August 29, 2017 / By / Posted in MRI

Multi-Parametric Prostate Imaging

What is Prostatic MRI? Prostatic MRI is a non-invasive medical test performed to diagnose and treat pathologies of the prostate. Uses of Prostatic

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