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If you’re a post-menopausal woman, you should ask your doctor about a DEXA Scan. A DEXA Scan is a test to measure bone density. DEXA stands for Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry and is also sometimes referred to as Bone Densitometry. It helps your doctor diagnose or predict your risk of developing osteoporosis using low-dose x-rays, and can also help predict your risk for bone fractures...

Cardiac scoring, which is sometimes referred to as a heart scan or a calcium score, is a non-invasive CT scan of the heart. The test is designed to calculate your risk

of developing Coronary Artery Disease (aka CAD) by measuring the amount of calcified plaque in your coronary arteries. The coronary arteries are the blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart. The plaque tha...

Post-menopause can be a drastic adjustment for many women. Your body has undergone a significant physical change. With that come certain increased risks due to a sharp decrease in your estrogen and other hormones. Some women may choose hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to deal with menopausal symptoms and health risks, although HRT itself can increase the risk of certain diseases. In gener...

A bone density scan makes all the difference in preventing complications due to osteoporosis. It’s the only scan that can detect osteoporosis before a break or fracture occurs. This allows doctors to treat osteoporosis in a way that could prevent a fracture.

When You Need A Bone Density Scan

Risk factors for osteoporosis include, but are not limited to:

Being 65 ye...

Each year, 8.9 million people across the globe are diagnosed with dangerously significant bone loss—a condition called osteoporosis. The majority of these people don’t find out about their condition until

after

they’ve experienced an osteoporotic fracture. And according to the

International Osteoporosis Foundation

, one of those fractures happens approximately once every thr...

1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives. Over half of those women have no family history.

Today, breast cancer is claiming less lives. There are three reasons for this:

Advancement in breast cancer treatments. Through emerging research and clinical trials, patients with early breast cancer have more options than ever before. New...

Breast screening guidelines have changed over the years leaving some myths about ideal breast screening practices to linger. The good news is, through advancements in screening technology, detection and diagnosis of breast cancer is now possible at the very earliest stages. 3D mammography can even detect cell abnormalities at the precancerous stage. Not surprisingly, breast cancer mortality rat...

When it comes to mammograms, there’s a new technology in town and it shows great promise in early breast cancer detection. 3D mammograms are becoming a wide-spread tool in combating breast cancer. Approved in 2011 by the FDA, 3D mammograms’ radiation exposure is only slightly higher than the regular 2D mammogram, and takes about the same amount of time. Facing that nerve-wracking call f...

Multi-Grammy award-winning songbird, songwriter, and breast cancer survivor Sheryl Crow has accepted the role of national celebrity spokesperson for a new breast cancer educational campaign.

The celebrity endorsement will play an important role in highlighting the importance of annual mammography for women over 40 years of age. According to the

Centers for Disease Control

, breast ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and every year this month serves as a way to increase awareness about breast cancer, raise money for research, and educate women on early detection. In October, women everywhere, and the families of those suffering from breast cancer will wear pink, walk, fundraise, and participate in a variety of events designed to support those fighting the illness....

3D Mammograms are a breakthrough for breast cancer prevention that makes perfect sense; the human body is three-dimensional so a three-dimensional image offers more effective screening. What is really important is the 35% improvement we can achieve in detecting breast cancer.

How is 3D Mammography Different?

Many women wonder how 3D differs from what they are used to with a 2...

If it’s 3D, it ought to be better. That might be the idea you’ve gotten from all the buzz around 3D Mammograms, and you’re not wrong. But why? Why is 3D Mammography such a big innovation in women’s imaging? We interviewed Dr. Roni Talukdar, Medical Director for the Imaging Center for Women and a radiologist with Radiology Associates of Fredericksburg, to find the answer to that very que...

A Patient’s Perspective

Hearing your doctor tell you that you need a mammogram because of a concern, is not the kind of news that anyone enjoys. For most women it causes some anxiety. Even if the lump is very small, and you tell yourself it probably isn’t anything, the first priority is to make an appointment as soon as possible.

My first contact with MIF was with the pe...

Women’s imaging services exist to help women own their health. From screening services to interventional procedures, these five services help you stay healthy and take control of your health.

1. A Mammogram: Possibly the Best-Known Women’s Imaging Service

When we think of women’s imaging, we most often think of mammograms. A mammogram remains one of the primary tools in the...

Great news, America! Heart blockage and its terrible consequences of heart attack, stroke, and death have taken significantly fewer lives in the new millennium. In fact, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH),

“the life expectancy of the average American increased by 6.6 years

; 4.7 years—over 70%—of the increase is due to reductions in deaths from cardiovascular disea...

If you are looking for an open MRI in Virginia, you may have some concerns relating to a traditional MRI. Sometimes, people deal with anxiety and even fear when it comes to needing an MRI. Claustrophobia is one of the most common phobias in the world, and it can make necessary scans like MRIs more difficult to follow through with. But thankfully, now there is the True Open MRI, which is a game-...

Can medical imaging help you track and meet your weight loss goals? More than ever before, yes! With advanced technology like the True Body Index scan (now available at select Medical Imaging of Fredericksburg locations), you can be more in tune with your body than ever before.

How can a True Body Index scan help me track weight loss?

The advanced body composition scan

...

For people with certain risk factors, a heart screening can be a wise part of your healthcare plan. Your heart is your body’s most critical muscle; take care of it! Here are some factors to consider if you’re thinking about a heart screening.

Family history of heart disease

Even fit, otherwise healthy people need to be vigilant about their heart health if they have a ...

We all know how hard moms work. Whether in the home or office, moms are always caring and providing for their family. This May, give the moms in your life some extra attention and spend some quality time celebrating their impact on your life. No matter your age, there are so many ways to show a mom you care.

For the Adventurous Mom

Concert/Night Out: Find a musician or comed...

For those who feel intimidated by a traditional MRI, an open MRI machine might be the perfect thing to put your mind at ease. Many patients prefer an open MRI because it’s less claustrophobic and makes them feel more comfortable. Do you think you need to request that your next MRI be in an open MRI machine? Here are five factors that might make an open MRI machine right for you.

Fiv...