Sedation for an MRI: Your Options if You’re Claustrophobic
Mild sedation can help you through an MRI if you're claustrophobic. Learn who prescribes it in the UK, how to arrange it, and the alternatives worth trying.
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Health Hub
To make the right choice, you need the right information. Search for a symptom, condition, scan type, or body area, and we'll show you clinically-reviewed articles to help you find the answers you need.
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What is the Best Scan for Joint Pain?
Joint pain can be debilitating, but you don't have to live with it. A scan will provide you with answers so you can make treatment decisions with clarity.
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- CT
- X-Ray
- Ultrasound
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- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
What is the Best Scan for Knee Pain?
Knowing what's causing knee pain is the first step to treatment. A scan will help you identify the cause and get back to doing the things you enjoy.
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- CT
- X-Ray
- Ultrasound
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- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
What is the Best Scan for Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder pain can significantly affect your quality of life. A diagnostic scan will help diagnose the cause of your symptoms and help guide treatment.
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Men's health checks: what's actually worth doing
Getting a men’s health scan can give you peace of mind or provide you with the facts you need to make treatment decisions, sooner rather than later.
- MRI
- DEXA
- Cancer
- Full Body Scan
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- Heart Health
How to Test for Dementia
Learn about the early symptoms of dementia, what tests doctors use to diagnose it, and what happens if you or a family member is diagnosed.
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- CT
- Brain Health
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Deep Vein Thrombosis Ultrasound: All You Need to Know & How to Book
Worried about DVT? A deep vein thrombosis ultrasound checks blood flow in the deep veins, detecting blood clots and assessing vein health.
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The Different Types of Medical Imaging Scans
There are different types of scans used to create images of the inside of the body: MRI scans, CT scans, X-rays and ultrasound scans.
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Why You Might Need a Second MRI (or MRI With Contrast)
Why would a second MRI be needed? How can you get another opinion on your medical condition? This guide will explain everything you need to know.
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