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Thankful: For You & So Much More!

As I’m sure you know at this point, we love Thanksgiving. We love the cool air outside, we love gathering with family and friends, we love stuffing our faces with delicious food, we love the football games, and we love having a chance to remind ourselves what we’re thankful for. This month we’ve really been preaching gratitude, since we know that being a grateful person and having a positive mindset actually comes with a number of health benefits.

Here at Rosetta Radiology, we have a lot of things to be thankful for! As Thanksgiving draws closer, we’ve taken some time to […]

Lori Brandon2020-11-25T19:54:17+00:00November 25th, 2020|0 Comments

2 MRI Myths That Patients Shouldn’t Believe

There are a lot of questions when it comes to MRI’s. What are they? How do they work? Why do they make such weird noises? How much radiation will I be exposed to? It’s totally normal for patients to have questions about their imaging procedures, and as medical professionals who practice in the world of diagnostic imaging, we field questions about MRI’s on a daily basis. We’ve noticed, however, that there’s also a lot of misinformation out there about MRI technology and what happens during the procedure.

Today we’re setting the record straight […]

Lori Brandon2020-11-13T20:54:45+00:00November 13th, 2020|Tags: MRI, MRI and radiation, MRI in Manhattan, mri machine, MRI myths, myths about MRI, rosetta radiology|Comments Off

How Does 3D Mammography Vary From Traditional Exams

Mammograms are the imaging test of choice for women and its simple to see why. Mammography is important because it helps catch breast cancer before symptoms appear which can help increase success rates. There are various women’s imaging scans to choose from, including two type of mammograms. Let’s take a closer look at the differences between 3D-mammography and traditional mammography.

Sara McFarland2020-11-05T18:54:05+00:00November 5th, 2020|Tags: 3d mammogram, 3D mammography, breast cancer, Breast Imaging, breast screenings, Breast tomosynthesis, diagnostic mammogram, Mammogram, mammograms, Mammography, screening mammogram, what is a 3D mammogram, what is a mammogram, when to get a mammogram|0 Comments

Fluoroscopy Uncovered: Procedure, Exam Length, & More

Fluoroscopy is used in many different types of examinations as a diagnostic procedure or in conjunction with other procedures. Fluoroscopy allows medical professionals to look at many different systems in the body to diagnose any diseases or issues in those systems.

What is a fluoroscopy?

Fluoroscopy is the study or moving bodily structures. A continuous x-ray is passed through the body and a moving picture is transmitted to a screen where it can be seen in detail. It is a basic form of x-ray that using a piece of equipment called a fluoroscope to observe organs and systems in real […]

Lori Brandon2020-10-30T19:40:06+00:00October 30th, 2020|Tags: fluoroscopy, fluoroscopy exam, how does a fluoroscopy work, how long does a fluoroscopy take, what is a fluoroscopy|Comments Off

What To Expect From Your Radiation Therapy Treatment

At Rosetta Radiology, we believe that our radiation oncology patients benefit from knowing what radiation therapy treatment steps to expect and what their radiation therapy treatment plan will look like. If you or someone you know is about to begin radiation therapy treatment, here is everything you need to know as well as what to expect.

Sara McFarland2020-10-23T12:50:29+00:00October 23rd, 2020|Tags: effects of radiation therapy, external beam radiation therapy, how does radiation therapy work, imrt machine, internal radiation therapy, radiation therapy side effects, radiation therapy treatment, Types of radiation therapy, what to expect from radiation therapy|0 Comments

What Is An Onsite Radiologist?

When you need an imaging procedure done, you’ll likely go through the process of choosing an imaging center. There are lots of factors to consider when selecting an imaging center, but one of the most important is the radiologists who will be reading your scan. Your radiologist is who will interpret the images taken by the radiology technicians and diagnose you based on those images, so it’s important that they not only be incredibly experienced, you also want them to be onsite at the imaging center rather than a remote group.

Most people assume […]

Lori Brandon2020-10-16T19:34:43+00:00October 16th, 2020|Tags: benefits of an onsite radiologist, choosing an imaging center, onsite radiology, picking an imaging center, Radiologist, radiologist in manhattan, radiology manhattan, rosetta radiology, what is an onsite radiologist|Comments Off

10 Questions To Ask After A Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis shakes your entire world and rearranges everything you believed was set. The shock that comes after a diagnosis takes time to overcome; you’ll also need time to process all of the information that comes with an initial diagnosis.

At first, everything that you’re told may seem jumbled or like a complete blur, which can be stressful when you’re trying to stay informed and make the right choice for you and your family. Take some time to yourself and then go back to your doctor with loads […]

Lori Brandon2020-10-09T18:21:13+00:00October 9th, 2020|Tags: breast cancer, breast cancer diagnosis, treating breast cancer, what to do after being diagnosed with breast cancer|Comments Off

The 4 Most Painful Bones To Break

If you’re getting an imaging procedure, chances are that you may have broken a bone. Broken bones are one of the most common reasons why patients undergo medical imaging procedures like x-rays, with approximately 6.3 million broken bones occurring in the US alone every single year. Breaking a bone is never fun, but there are some breaks that hurt more than others!

Here’s a look at some of the bones that hurt the most to break:

1) Femur

The femur is the longest and strongest […]

Lori Brandon2020-09-30T20:34:35+00:00September 30th, 2020|Tags: broken bone manhattan, broken bones, most painful bones to break, rosetta radiology, what bones hurt the most to break, x-ray in manhattan, xray near me|Comments Off

What Is A Stereotactic Breast Biopsy?

If you’ve been referred by your physician to receive a stereotactic breast biopsy, you may have some questions. You may be wondering why you’ve been recommended to receive one, how they work, how you can prepare, and what to expect the day of your breast biopsy. In this article, we will answer these questions and more to help you understand and prepare for your stereotactic breast biopsy.

What is a stereotactic breast biopsy?

In short, a stereotactic breast biopsy is a non-surgical method of assessing a breast abnormality, usually when small accumulations of calcium called calcifications are […]

Lori Brandon2020-09-24T18:58:27+00:00September 24th, 2020|Tags: breast biopsy, breast biopsy manhattan, how does a biopsy work, preparing for a biopsy, rosetta radiology, stereotactic breast biopsy, stereotactic breast biopsy manhattan, what happens during a breast biopsy, what is a breast biopsy, what is a stereotactic breast biopsy|Comments Off

Common Side Effects Of Radiation Treatment

If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, your oncologist may have recommended radiation therapy as part of your comprehensive treatment plan. Radiation treatment is one of the most common treatments for cancer. However, there are side effects of radiation treatment that can be uncomfortable, especially if a patient does not know what to expect. Below we will explain radiation treatment and discuss some common side effects associated with it.

What is radiation treatment?

According to the American Cancer Society, radiation therapy uses high-energy particles or waves such as x-rays, gamma rays, electron beams, or protons, to destroy or damage cancer […]