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This frequently updated resource is compiled by the healthcare professionals at Washington Imaging Services. Here you can link to important information on various diseases and conditions, including the latest diagnostic screening and treatments used in patient care.

Content Listed 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 Awareness
Early detection is the best way to fight breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer Risk Factors for Females
Genetic, hormonal and lifestyle risk factors for breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer Screening: MRI Sensitive, No Added Value With Mammography, Study Suggests
EVA trial results confirm that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is substantially more accurate for early diagnosis of breast cancer than digital mammography or breast ultrasound.
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Breast MRI and Its Role in Fighting Breast Cancer
Explores the use of MRI imaging of the breast as an adjunct exam to detect and stage breast cancer and other breast abnormalities.
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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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Cancer—Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer FAQs
Key questions and answers about cervical 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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Colorectal Cancer Screening Can Save Your Life
The case for regular colorectal cancer screenings and early detection.
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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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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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Cáncer Colorrectal - en Español
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Cancer—Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Awareness
The deadliest cancer can be prevented if you don't smoke. If you do, stop.
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Cancer—PET/CT Imaging
Medicare Greatly Increases Coverage for PET/CT in Oncology
New guidelines for coverage of PET/CT as a diagnostic tool for initial and subsequent cancer treatment strategies.
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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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Cancer—Reproductive Organ Cancers
Reproductive Organ Cancers in Women and Men
Provides an overview and reference links about gynecological cancers (ovarian, uterine, cervical, vulvar, vaginal and fallopian tube) and prostate cancer.
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Cancer—Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer FAQs
Key questions and answers about understanding and preventing skin cancer.
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Understanding Skin Cancer
Explores skin cancer risks, symptoms and prevention strategies.
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Year-Round Sun Protection Can Prevent Skin Cancer
Basic sun protection practices for preventing skin cancer.
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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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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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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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Heat & UV Protection
Tips for Beating the Heat
Strategies for staying cool and avoiding heat stroke in summer's extreme temperatures.
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UV Safety Tips
Precautions for protecting your eyes and skin from the sun's damaging UV rays.
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Medical Imaging Safety
Medical Imaging and Radiation Exposure
Discusses safety and exposure issues of MDCT imaging.
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Radiation Exposure Update
Latest findings from American College of Radiology shows medical imagining saves and extends lives.
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Men's Health
Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Men
Ten lifestyle changes that can keep men (and women) healthy.
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Men's Health Awareness
Discusses risk factors and prevention of testicular and prostate cancer, as well as cardiovascular disease.
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Pain Therapy
FAQS: Image-guided Pain Management Injections
Answers common concerns and describes what to expect before, during and after treatment.
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Image-guided Pain Management Injection Therapy
Overview of WIS outpatient program for image-guided pain management injections.
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