A Way to Help Veterans

A big problem for a lot of veterans is that when they suffer from PTSD and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. The problem of a lack of clear definition can hinder a veteran’s ability to get the proper care. With hybrid PET/CT scanning there seems to be a lesser degree of difficulty.

When one considers the difference between PTSD and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, it should not be so hard to differentiate between the two, but the behaviors are so similar that using imaging as an eventual differentiation tool is a great way to go.

While PTSD is addressed through therapy, there could possibly be a correlation between PTSD and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. These studies have a ways to go, but it will be interesting the developments created by diagnostic imaging.

If you have any questions about diagnostic imaging procedures, please feel free to give us a call. Our team of dedicated professionals here at Clermont Radiology looks forward to speaking with you.

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The Newest FDA Approval in the Alzheimer’s Fight

Alzheimer’s disease as well as dementia are two terrible diseases that not only hurt a patient, they hurt families. Dealing with either one of these very difficult diseases can take a major toll on everyone involved. The sad thing is that no amount of diagnostic imaging can really avoid either and help provide a good strong treatment program that will deal with either condition.

A CT scan, MRI scan, and any other test will reveal that it’s there and what the level it’s in. Now the FDA has made a move forward in order to work on the monitoring end of things. Vizamyl has been approved for the purpose of monitoring Alzheimer’s and dementia. The drug is basically a PET scan tracer that’s used to create color images for images normally seen in black and white.

The diagnosticimaging.com article stated that “Many Americans are evaluated every year to determine the cause of diminishing neurological functions, such as memory and judgment that raise the possibility of Alzheimer’s disease.” This kind of improvement helps because although it’s not a cure or a manner of prevention, it definitely aides in the battle for discovery.

Vizamyl will not tell you what stage Alzheimer’s is in, nor will it be used to predict whether or not it’s coming. The drug itself is for scanning purposes, but on the plus side a clear and more accurate scan is likely to help the patient in a greater way. The battle against Alzheimer’s and dementia is not likely to change for a long time. It will take much more research and far greater work to actually make progress.

To be able to see a colorful image and better interpret it is a step in the proper direction and hopefully it will mean that in the end better things will lie ahead. If you have any questions about diagnostic imaging procedures please feel free to give us a call. Our team of dedicated imaging professionals here at Clermont Radiology looks forward to answering all your questions and aiding you in your imaging needs. 

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The Future: Fears and Concerns of Medical Care

The way things are now it’s easy to understand why there are concerns over the future of medical care. With so many people unhappy with the current cost of medical care and the options to cover it, it’s no surprise that studies are showing concern with the future.

According to an article published in dotmed.com : “Only one-third of consumers and hospital administrators, one-quarter of primary care physicians and one-tenth of specialists believe that the health care system is on the path to success, according to a new survey conducted by Booz Allen Hamilton and Ipsos Public Affairs.” What this means is essentially everyone’s worried.

The reason why so many people are worried is a concern that healthcare costs are climbing and making it difficult for people to access the same quality. It will be interesting to see if newer legislation will change thing worries. If you have any questions about diagnostic imaging procedures please feel free to give us a call, we at Clermont Radiology look forward to answering any questions you may have.

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Some Interesting Facts About Radiology

Do you ever wonder about diagnostic imaging?  More specifically, do you ever wonder about radiology? Let’s face it, the world of medicine, advanced medicine, were it not for diagnostic imaging modalities. MRI scans, CT scans, X-Rays, and many other tests are what help determine everything from complex conditions to ways in which to treat them. We know that radiation is a part of it but what do you know about radiology?

Radiology is defined as the science of dealing with X-Rays and other high energy radiation. Let’s look at some other radiology facts:

1. All modalities in radiology are given around the clock coverage.
2. Radiologists require work stations so that the work put into one image flows effectively from person to person.
3. Some forms of radiology are procedural.

Patients come and go at all hours of the day, if a patient is seen at an emergency room it is vital to have someone run the MRI scanner, or CT scanner, or X-Ray machine in order to find out what may be wrong with that patient. Imaging studies are almost always necessary. The workflow is a key to successful imaging practices and often times it means the reputation of the center, hospital, or facility.

Workflow goes beyond just getting an image, the radiologist has to be able to read it, know what he is looking at and have the certainty that everyone has done their jobs right. The tech has to do his/her job right while everyone else present from nurses to assistants have to know what they are doing at all times. Radiology is not just looking at X-Rays, sometimes there are procedures involved.

A radiology procedure will involve a minimally invasive procedure that will employ imaging. While the procedure does not sound like a life altering surgery, it may mean the difference between life and death to some patients, patients that may be on the cusp of dealing with complex conditions. Radiology has a big overall impact when it comes to playing a role in situations that we may face.

If you have any questions regarding diagnostic imaging procedures please feel free to give us a call. Our dedicated team of imaging professionals looks forward to answering your questions and aiding you in your imaging needs. 


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