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    How the ‘EOS’ Makes Scoliosis Care Easier

    May 15, 2017

    The EOS device at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh monitors children with scoliosis, while delivering far lower doses of radiation than traditional X-rays. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Pediatrics

    Tagged with: EOS, radiation, scoliosis, spine scan, x-ray

    The EOS machine is designed to help diagnose scoliosis
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    What Is 3D Mammography?

    November 8, 2015

    3D mammography may offer more diagnostic accuracy and screening for breast cancer than traditional mammograms. Learn more about this technology. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Women's Health

    Tagged with: 3d mammography, American Cancer Society, breast cancer, cancer screening, mammogram, mammography, MRI, tomosynthesis, x-ray

    3d mammogram
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    Preparing for Your Heart Surgery

    April 7, 2015

    Heart surgery can be scary. Learn more about how to prepare for your upcoming procedure and discover a breakdown of the timeline leading up to surgery. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: Coughing, electrocardiogram, health care team, heart, heart surgery, preparing for heart surgery, quit smoking, x-ray

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    My Hip Hurts: Or Is It Back Pain?

    September 8, 2014

    Hip pain is a common complaint and frequent reason patients seek help from their doctors, but is the underlying issue back problems? Learn more. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: arthritis, Dharmesh Vyas, diagnostic testing, herniated discs, Hip pain, low back pain, MRI, orthopaedic surgery, physical therapy, ruptured discs, spinal stenosis, x-ray

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    What Is the Difference Between an X-ray, CT, and MRI Scan?

    April 5, 2014

    Medical imaging technologies help diagnose a wide variety of diseases and injuries. Explore the differences between X-rays, CT scans, and MRI imaging today. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Imaging Services

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: computed tomography, ct scan, imaging exams, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, x-ray

    x-ray imaging
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    Why Receive an Imaging Exam?

    January 19, 2014

    Learn more about imaging exams, including both diagnostic and screening, and discover when you should expect to need to visit an imaging center. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Imaging Services

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

    Tagged with: breast imaging, breast ultrasound, CT, diagnostic exam, imaging exam, mammogram, MRI, nuclear medicine, obstetric ultrasound, PET, screening exam, ultrasound, x-ray

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