You'll find more about health, wellness and important 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.

Article Listing by Modality

MDCT—CACS
Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring May Save Your Life
MDCT test identifies early signs of coronary artery disease.
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MDCT—Virtual Colonoscopy
ACS Recommends Virtual Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening
New guidelines now recognize virtual colonoscopy as a recommended screening test for spotting cancer and polyps.
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The Difference Between Virtual and Conventional Colonoscopy
Side-by-side comparisons of exam features and benefits along with FAQs.
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FAQs about Virtual Colonoscopy  
Advantages of CT imaging versus conventional colonoscopy.
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PET/CT—Cancer
NOPR Update on Effectivity of PET/CT
NOPR study finds PET/CT imaging has major impact on management of cancer patient treatment care.
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PET/CT—Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer: Has it Recurred? (brochure)
Improved patient management based on accurate PET/CT results regarding the presence and extent of recurrent colorectal cancer.
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PET/CT Detects Recurrent Colorectal Cancer
The diagnostic accuracy of PET/CT in colorectal cancer patients enhances treatment.
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Article Listing by Disease or Condition

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Warning Signs
Risk factors, symptoms and diagnostic screening for AAA.
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Cancer—Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Risk Factors for Females
Genetic, hormonal and lifestyle risk factors for breast cancer.
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Cancer—Colorectal Cancer
ACS Recommends Virtual Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening
New guidelines now recognize virtual colonoscopy as a recommended screening test for spotting cancer and polyps.
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Can Colorectal Cancer Be Prevented?
Steps that can be can taken to reduce your risk of developing the disease.
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PET/CT Detects Recurrent Colorectal Cancer
The diagnostic accuracy of PET/CT in colorectal cancer patients enhances treatment.
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Colorectal Cancer: Has it Recurred? (brochure)
Improved patient management based on accurate PET/CT results regarding the presence and extent of recurrent colorectal cancer.
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Stages of Colorectal Cancer
Explains the progression of colorectal cancer from Stage 0 to Stage IV.
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What Causes Colorectal Cancer?
Identifies risk factors for the disease that you cannot change, plus lifestyle changes that could lessen your risk.
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Cancer—PET/CT Imaging
NOPR Update on Effectivity of PET/CT
NOPR study finds PET/CT imaging has major impact on management of cancer patient treatment care.
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Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring May Save Your Life
MDCT test identifies early signs of coronary artery disease.
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Coronary Artery Disease—What’s Different for Women?
How CAD impacts women differently than men.
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Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Heart
Explores preventive tactics and cardiac risk factors.
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