Imaging Services
Radiology, as defined by Merriam Webster, is a branch of medicine concerned with
the use of radiant energy (as x-rays) or radioactive material in the diagnosis and
treatment of disease.
MIMA Radiology utilizes a combination of x-rays and radiopharmaceuticals, or magnetic
resonance or ultrasonography for example to create anatomical/medical images. These
medical images are used to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of disease or
injury.
Certain imaging exams, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound,
do not use ionizing radiation to produce anatomical/medical images. In contrast,
imaging exams that do require ionizing radiation, such as Computed Tomography (CT)
or Fluoroscopy are performed using levels considered safe to meet a patient’s healthcare
needs.
MIMA Radiology has always been concerned about patient safety, so we have taken
the appropriate precautions to minimize radiation dose to our patients while maintaining
medical image quality. However, it is important to note that x-rays are potentially
harmful to a developing fetus, so please tell your physician and the Technologist
if you are pregnant or there is a possibility of pregnancy before any imaging exam
is completed.
Imaging Specialties
The Radiology profession does not focus on a single body part or disease. Instead,
medical imaging encompasses virtually every part of the body and numerous medical
conditions. The following imaging services are provided by MIMA Radiology:
Diagnostic Radiology and Fluoroscopy use x-rays to diagnose disease and injury.
Diagnostic x-rays are used to perform chest and abdomen exams, extremity exams,
and intravenous pyelogram (IVP) for example. Fluoroscopy uses a special x-ray machine
called a fluoroscope as a diagnostic tool. Esophograms, upper GI series, and barium
enemas are common examples of fluoroscopy exams. Learn more>
MRI produces detailed images of the body using a magnetic field and radio waves.
MRI exams are very safe and there are no health risks associated with the magnetic
field and radio waves used. Learn more>
CT (computerized tomography is also referred to as a CAT (computer assisted tomography)
scan. A CT scan takes cross-sectional images (or slices) of the body using x-rays.
Learn more>
Nuclear Medicine is a specialty imaging modality that uses safe and painless techniques
to generate medical images of the body. Nuclear Medicine uses small amounts of radioactive
materials to create a medical image of the body and its organ functions/structure
for diagnosis and treatment. Learn more>
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a diagnostic examination that involves taking
medical images based on the detection of radiation from the emission of positrons.
Positrons are tiny particles emitted from a radioactive substance administered to
the patient. Learn more>
Ultrasound imaging, also known as ultrasound scanning or sonography, is a method
of obtaining medical images using high-frequency sound waves. There are no x-rays
involved in ultrasound imaging. Learn more>
Bone Densitometry, also known as dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), is an
enhanced form of x-ray technology that is used to measure bone loss. Learn more>