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April 2015
Evaluating the Female Pelvis
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Danielle Wellman, MD
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Coronary CT
for Chest Pain
Rans Douglas, MD
57 minutes
When a doctor orders an MRI, patients know they that will get information about an injury or health concern. What they don’t know, is what to expect during the actual MRI exam. To help, Kimberly Morris, Lead MRI technologist and Manager of our Raleigh MRI office, helped us pull together information that walks you through the entire process. Learn more…
With summer officially here, sunscreen is likely being used by the gallon as we all get outside and enjoy North Carolina’s great weather and attractions. Sunscreen is critical in helping to prevent sunburn and ultimately skin cancer. Did you know that medical imaging can help detect melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer? Dr. David Schultz explains how radiologists at Wake Radiology use PET-CT to help with diagnosis and staging of this skin cancer. Learn more…
It can be all too easy to ditch the bike helmet, but the few seconds it takes to put on could save you time and money in the event of an accident. Learn more…
Summer is finally here and outdoor activities are in full swing. Be sure your child stays safe with a properly fitting helmet! Learn more…
As a retired school teacher of 40 years, Gail Woolard knows the importance of following directions. When it comes to her health, she listens to the recommended guidelines to receive a yearly mammogram, starting at the age of 40. Following these directions — year in and year out — not only gave Gail peace of mind, but it may have saved her life. Learn more…
Just being told you need a MRI can make you worried and anxious. One of our trained technologists answers the top 5 questions that are asked most commonly asked about having an MRI. Learn more…
Quality images are the foundation for an accurate diagnosis. One of our radiologic technologists explains why capturing just the right image is critical to your health. And, how providing the best quality images makes it possible for our subspecialty radiologists to make a diagnosis. Learn more…
Ever wonder what that item is on your x-ray? Almost every person who comes into our office for an x-ray asks about “that thing in the corner.” One of our technologist has the answer to question everyone wants answered. Learn more…
by Lyndon K. Jordan, III, MD • I am sometimes asked, “what makes an image?” For an x-ray image, most people think of a film on a lightbox with shadows of bones and organs. As a radiologist, I can tell you that an image is much more than that at Wake Radiology. Learn more…
For nearly 58 years James Smith (patient’s name has been changed to protect his privacy), has defied the odds. He has lived with a rare, undiagnosed congenital condition. It’s called a diaphragmatic hernia. In Smith’s case, his is an even rarer type called Morgagni’s hernia. Learn more…