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You'll find more about diagnostic imaging, screening exams and other medical topics from the healthcare professionals at Washington Imaging Services right here. This frequently updated resource organizes and cross-references information by modality and/or disease or medical condition, as well as other topics.

Article Listing by Modality


Breast MRI
Sentinelle Vanguard®—A Dedicated Breast MRI Coil System
Explains the features and benefits of WIS' advanced breast MRI system.
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Fluoroscopy
Do I Order an Esophagram or an Upper GI?
Guidelines for choosing which imaging study to order based on patient indications.
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 MRI
Expanded Use of MRI for Limited Pelvic Exam Offers Definite Advantages over Ultrasound
Conditions and presentations for using limited pelvic MRI over ultrasound.
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MRI Enterography
Low cost imaging exam for managing patients with small bowel or Crohn's Disease without the danger of cumulative exposure to radiation.
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MRI Ordering Guide—Chiropractic
Guidelines and CPT codes for ordering MRI exams based on patient symptoms.
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MRI Sinus (limited exam)
Low cost imaging exam for managing patients with chronic sinus issues without the danger of cumulative exposure to radiation.
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Siemens Epsree MRI Features/Benefits
Slideshow of system features and benefits to patients and clinicians.
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PET/CT
Medicare Remains Proactive with PET/CT Imaging: CMS National Oncologic PET/CT Registry (NOPR)
Medicare coverage matrix for using PET/CT for cancer diagnosis, staging, recurrence and treatment monitoring.
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PET/CT Case of the Month: Esophageal Cancer
Therapeutic planning of esophageal cancer using PET/CT evaluation of lymph nodes for metastatic disease.
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PET/CT Case of the Month: Unsuspected Metastatic Breast Cancer
PET/CT imaging gave more accurate staging information than conventional imaging for patient with locally advanced breast carcinoma.
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PET/CT Imaging for Breast Cancer Can Greatly Improve Outcomes
Benefits of PET/CT imaging in the fight against breast cancer.
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PET/CT Reveals Occult Metastasis of Head and Neck Cancer
Researchers find PET/CT provides early, accurate detection of bone metastases from head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
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Ultrasound
ACOG Says All Pregnancies Should Be Evaluated for Down’s Syndrome
Screening recommended for all women before the 20th week of pregnancy.
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Article Listing by Disease or Condition

Alzheimer’s Disease
Frontotemporal Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: Similarities and Differences
Differentiates clinical characteristics of various frontotemporal dementias and Alzhemier’s disease.
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Cancer—Breast Cancer
PET/CT Case of the Month: Unsuspected Metastatic Breast Cancer
PET/CT imaging gave more accurate staging information than conventional imaging for patient with locally advanced breast carcinoma.
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PET/CT Imaging for Breast Cancer Can Greatly Improve Outcomes
Benefits of PET/CT imaging in the fight against breast cancer.
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Sentinelle Vanguard®—A Dedicated Breast MRI Coil System
Explains the features and benefits of WIS' advanced breast MRI system.
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Cancer—Esophageal Cancer
PET/CT Case of the Month: Esophageal Cancer
Therapeutic planning of esophageal cancer using PET/CT evaluation of lymph nodes for metastatic disease.
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Cancer—Head and Neck Cancer
PET/CT Reveals Occult Metastasis of Head and Neck Cancer
Researchers find PET/CT provides early, accurate detection of bone metastases from head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
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Staging Guidelines—Head and Neck Cancers
Information on staging head and neck cancers for assessing diagnosis and determining treatment.
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Cancer—PET/CT Imaging
Medicare Remains Proactive with PET/CT Imaging: CMS National Oncologic PET/CT Registry (NOPR)
Medicare coverage matrix for using PET/CT for cancer diagnosis, staging, recurrence and treatment monitoring.
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Chronic Sinus Issues
MRI Sinus (limited exam)
Low cost imaging exam for managing patients with chronic sinus issues without the danger of cumulative exposure to radiation.
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Crohn's Disease
MRI Enterography
Low cost imaging exam for managing patients with small bowel or Crohn's Disease without the danger of cumulative exposure to radiation.
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Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: Similarities and Differences
Differentiates clinical characteristics of various frontotemporal dementias and Alzhemier’s disease.
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Down’s Syndrome
ACOG Says All Pregnancies Should Be Evaluated for Down’s Syndrome
Screening recommended for all women before the 20th week of pregnancy.
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Article Listing About WIS

Make WIS Your Diagnostic Imaging Choice
The benefits of using WIS for both patients and physicians are explored.   
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