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Welcome to your online source for information about radiology and how it used today. The information provided in this website tells you how various CT, PET, PET/CT scans, and provides some sound advice on what to expect and how to prepare for the various procedures involved. Most radiological procedures are used in on way or another to help clinicians diagnose medical problems. The process of determining the nature of a disease or disorder and distinguishing it from other possible conditions is known as diagnosis, and comes from the Greek gnosis, meaning knowledge.

The diagnostic process is the method by which health professionals select one disease over another, identifying one as the most likely cause of a person's symptoms. Symptoms that appear early in the course of a disease are often more vague and undifferentiated than those that arise as the disease progresses, making this the most difficult time to make an accurate diagnosis. Reaching an accurate conclusion depends on the timing and the sequence of the symptoms, past medical history and risk factors for certain diseases, and a recent exposure to disease. The physician, in making a diagnosis, also relies on various other clues such as physical signs, nonverbal signals of distress, and the results of selected laboratory and radiological tests. From the large number of facts obtained, a list of possible diagnoses can be determined, which are referred to as the differential diagnosis. The physician organizes the list with the most likely diagnosis given first. Additional information is identified, and appropriate tests are selected that will narrow the list or confirm one of the possible diseases.

Our website is here to help answer any questions you may have on radiological procedures and therapies. Whether you are looking for information on CT scans, PET scans or PET/CT scans we offer useful information for you and your whole family.

With detailed explanations on how procedures are performed, you will know exactly what you expect when undergoing any radiological procedure. This includes comprehensive analysis of benefits and drawbacks to radiological features, FAQ’s for common questions, a definitions section and a complete list of side effects you may encounter.

Please feel free to browse our website for as long as you like and gather any information that might help you make important decision related to any radiology procedures. You may also contact us with any questions or concerns you may have about radiology.