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What Do Lesions on a Brain MRI Mean?

How Many MRI Scans Are Safe?

Learn how many MRI scans are considered safe, potential risks, and when repeated scans may be necessary. Get expert insights on MRI safety and radiation concerns.

Shoulder Arthritis MRI: Info, Appearance and When to Get a Scan

Find out how a shoulder arthritis MRI can detect the condition, its symptoms, and causes. Explore diagnosis steps, treatment options, and when to get a scan.

Knee Cartilage Damage MRI: Info, Appearance and When To Get a Scan

Discover what knee cartilage damage is, its symptoms, causes, and how an MRI can help. Find out how it’s diagnosed and treated and when to get scanned.

CT Angiogram of the Heart: Meaning, Coronary Angiogram Procedure, Risks, and Results

What is a CT angiogram? Here's your guide to a CT Coronary Angiogram procedure.

Types of Ear Scans: MRI IAM or CT Scan, for Ear Problems, Tinnitus or Hearing Loss

Changes to your hearing can affect your quality of life, and getting answers is important. Find out whether to get an IAM MRI or CT scan for your ear problems.

CT Scan Radiation Guide: Dose, Side Effects, Cancer Risk, and Safety Considerations

If you're curious or concerned about CT scan radiation, this article will help you understand the risks.

How Much Is a Private CT Scan? Your Guide to CT Scan Costs

Discover how much a CT scan costs in the UK, what's included, where to book a private CT scan, and how to find cheap CT scans.

TB Chest Xray: When to Get One, What It Shows, and How to Get a TB Visa Xray

All you need to know about a TB chest X-ray, from what it can show, where to get one, and whether you need a chest X-ray for your visa.

When To Get a Chest X-Ray for Cough Symptoms: Your Complete Guide

This guide will help you understand when to get a chest X-ray for a cough, what to expect, and what it can show.

Lung Cancer X Ray: What Does a Chest X-Ray Show for Lung Cancer?

Does a chest x-ray show lung cancer? What does it look like? Is it accurate? This guide will help you find out.

MRI vs Xray: The Difference Between MRI and Xray and Which To Choose

This guide will help you understand the processes, benefits, limitations, and differences between X ray and MRI and CT scans.

Breast MRI vs Mammogram vs Ultrasound: Which Imaging of the Breast Should You Choose?

This guide to breast imaging will help you weigh up breast MRI vs mammogram vs ultrasound, and make an informed decision about which scan to choose.

Can Ultrasound Detect Cancer? Your Complete Guide to Ultrasound for Cancer Diagnosis

This guide explains whether ultrasound scans can detect and diagnose cancer, and when to get an ultrasound for cancer.

How To Prepare for Your Ultrasound Appointment and What To Expect on the Day

Ultrasound is a safe imaging method with minor preparations. Here's all you need to know about what to wear, when to arrive, and how to prepare for a full bladder scan.

Pelvic ultrasound scans for PCOS diagnosis

Pelvic ultrasound scans are one of the key methods for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome. PCOS is a common condition, which affects around 1 in 10 women.

What Do My Mammogram Results Mean? Understanding Your Report And The Reasons For Mammogram Recall

Waiting for your routine mammogram screening report? This guide will help you understand what your mammogram results mean.

Breast MRI vs Mammogram vs Ultrasound: Which Imaging of the Breast Should You Choose?

This guide to breast imaging will help you weigh up breast MRI vs mammogram vs ultrasound, and make an informed decision about which scan to choose.

Do Mammograms Hurt? Your Guide to Whether Mammograms Are Painful, and How To Reduce Discomfort

Mammograms are important screening tools for breast cancer, but they can cause pain and discomfort for some women. Here's how to manage pain during mammograms.

Mammogram Preparation: What To Wear to a Mammogram, and What To Expect on the Day

Find out how to prepare for a mammogram screening including what to wear for a mammogram. A mammogram is a scan to check for signs of breast cancer.

What Is a Heart Murmur? Grades, Causes, and When to Get an Echocardiogram for Heart Murmur

Heart murmurs are not always cause for concern, but this article will explain when to get checked with an echocardiogram.

What Does an Echocardiogram Show? Your Echocardiogram Results Explained

An echocardiogram is a special type of ultrasound for the heart. This article explains what an echocardiogram shows, and how to understand echocardiogram results.

Get To Know Your Heart Health: A Clear Comparison of Echocardiogram vs ECG

Discover the differences between Echocardiograms and Electrocardiograms (ECGs), which to choose, and what they can show.

Private Heart Scans: Types, Costs, and Which To Choose

Explore the different heart (cardiac) scans we offer, what each one is for, and what it can show about your heart’s health. 

Osteoporosis, Arthritis, and DEXA Scans: Does a DEXA Scan Show Arthritis?

This article explains the difference between osteoporosis and arthritis and whether a DEXA scan can show arthritis.

Osteoporosis Symptoms: What Are the Early Warning Signs of Osteoporosis?

This guide to osteoporosis symptoms will help you identify early warning signs, and decide when to get a DEXA scan for osteoporosis.

Can a DEXA Scan Show Cancer, and What Are My Bone Scan Options for Cancer?

A DEXA scan is designed to measure your bone density, and is not the most suitable scan for diagnosing bone cancer. This guide will help you understand your options.

What’s Covered by a Full Body MRI Scan? Protocols and Procedures

This guide outlines the different scanning protocols for full body MRI scans and what they cover, including the head and brain to the abdomen and pelvis.

What Are the Different Types of Private Health Screening Scans? Your Guide to Health Checks and What They Show

Find out which screening scans are available from mammograms to prostate screening and full body scans. Check for cancer early and get faster access to treatment.