Entries by Ali Beach

5 Reasons to Have Image-Guided Pain Injections at Delaney Radiology

If you are experiencing chronic joint and muscle pain, your doctor may recommend an injection for pain relief. Compared to oral medications that must be taken daily, a single anti-inflammatory injection can provide months of long-lasting relief. Traditional in-office joint injections for pain management are performed “blindly” into the painful area. While this can be […]

Mammography Callbacks: What You Should Know

After receiving a Screening Mammogram, it is very common to get called back for additional imaging. Although this may sound scary, know that this does not mean that you have breast cancer. There are many reasons why additional imaging may be recommended, resulting in a callback.    Reasons for Callbacks Dense breasts. Dense breast tissue […]

ALL MRI’S ARE NOT THE SAME

At a time when there are an endless amount of options regarding medical care, it can be hard to know what is available to you and what the best choice is. MRIs are no exception. MRI units come in various shapes and sizes, including closed-bore, wide-bore, and open designs, and have different magnet strengths. Some […]

9 Steps To A Healthier Heart

You and your heart have one life together! Foster that bond and get the most out of your life together by adding more heart healthy things to your lifestyle. Every step counts, and a little bit goes a long way! Here are 9 steps you can take towards a healthier heart: Stop or decrease the […]

BREAST CANCER MYTHS

MYTH: Finding a lump means you have breast cancer. FACT: Only a small percentage of lumps are actually breast cancer. Most lumps are felt with hormonal changes and shouldn’t be of concern.   MYTH: Using antiperspirant causes cancer. FACT: There is no scientific evidence linking breast cancer to deodorants and antiperspirants. However, some studies have […]

THE TRUTH ABOUT UTERINE FIBROIDS

5 Common Misconceptions Exposed Uterine fibroids are benign growths, developed from muscle tissue, found in and on the uterus. Usually found in women in their 30s and 40s, before menopause, but can occur at any age. Although fibroids are very common, much is left unknown about their cause and people often have misconceptions regarding them. […]

Turning 40: A Radiologist’s Story

By Dr. Kendall Yokubaitis, M.D. This is still hard for me to admit sometimes, so I’ll just come right out and say it: I’m turning 40! It’s hard to really put into words how I feel about this milestone. On one hand, I’m at a point in my life where I’m now living many of […]