Is It Safe to Have an MRI While I’m Pregnant?
MRI can be a safe way of assessing issues during pregnancy when needed. However, the use of contrast agents must be approached with caution.
Mammography Recommendations FAQ
Should you get a mammogram, and if so, when, how often, and what kind should you get? Iowa Radiology explains why we make the recommendations that we do.
June 11–17 Is National Men’s Health Week!
In recognition of Men’s Health Week, we’ll look at some of the health risks men face and what individuals can do to reduce those risks.
Celebrate Life on National Cancer Survivors Day
National Cancer Survivors Day is an annual celebration of life for those who have been touched by cancer. It’s a time for cancer survivors to connect, celebrate victories, and raise awareness of the need for resources and support after cancer treatment. Find tips for staying healthy after cancer.
Should I Worry About Needing Follow Up After My Mammogram?
The vast majority of mammography follow up does not result in a cancer diagnosis. In fact, more than one in ten women may be called back after a screening mammogram, but fewer than one in ten of those women are found to actually have cancer.
Give Your Heart Some Love During American Heart Month
The American Heart Association tracks seven main health factors that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases: tobacco smoking, diabetes, poor diet, overweight or obesity, high blood pressure, physical inactivity, and unhealthy cholesterol levels.
Fight Cancer in February with Awareness and Healthy Habits
There are a number of ways we can fight against cancer. We can adopt healthy habits and educate ourselves about causes of cancer as well as help to raise awareness, contribute to reputable research organizations, and tell our representatives that funding cancer research should remain a national priority.
New Study Uses Fluoroscopy for Migraine Relief
A new procedure called image-guided, intranasal sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) blocking uses fluoroscopy to help treat chronic migraine pain.
Phyllodes Breast Tumors
Accounting for less than one percent of breast tumors, phyllodes tumors develop in the connective tissue of the breast and tend to grow rapidly.
What Is Pelvic Congestion Syndrome?
Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) is the name given to chronic pain that results from varicose veins in the pelvic region.
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