tag:ScanDirectory.com,5/3/2012 10:31:42 AM:blogThu, 03 May 2012 10:05:42 amThis blog is to post the latest news and procedures on preventive imaging. Please take a minute and tell us your story and leave your thoughts!ScanDirectory.comhttp://www.scandirectory.com/blog/2012/05/cumulative_radiation_medical_scans_vs_too_much_tanning.htmlThu, 03 May 2012 10:05:40 am<!--[if gte mso 9]><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> Normal 0 false false false ENThu, 03 May 2012 10:05:30 amhttp://www.scandirectory.com/blog/2012/04/reduce_your_radiation_exposure_with_these_scans.htmlThu, 03 May 2012 10:05:42 am<!--[if gte mso 9]><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> Normal 0 false false false ENMon, 30 Apr 2012 13:04:51 pmhttp://www.scandirectory.com/blog/2012/03/disease_detectives_how_medical_scans_uncover_problems.htmlThu, 29 Mar 2012 10:03:47 am<p>You&rsquo;ve seen or heard these acronyms before &ndash; CT or <a href="http://www.scandirectory.com/content/eb_ct_angiography.asp">CAT Scan</a>, <Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:03:23 amhttp://www.scandirectory.com/blog/2012/03/which_health_problems_can_be_detected_by_scans.htmlWed, 07 Mar 2012 10:03:44 am<p>If you have ever passed through the security area of an airport or had a complete dental exam, you have likely encountered scanning and x-ray equipWed, 07 Mar 2012 09:03:29 amhttp://www.scandirectory.com/blog/2012/02/this_is_cancer_prevention_month_have_you_been_tested.htmlThu, 02 Feb 2012 11:02:32 am<p>February has been designated National Cancer Prevention Month &ndash; a good reminder to get screened for cancer as part of your routine physical eThu, 02 Feb 2012 10:02:41 amhttp://www.scandirectory.com/blog/2012/01/ct_scans_for_your_overall_health_start_the_new_year_right.html<p>A regular medical checkup might not catch every health problem. Even an X-ray can miss things, especially if there's a problem with your internal oTue, 17 Jan 2012 13:01:10 pmhttp://www.scandirectory.com/blog/2011/12/preventative_scans_catch_problems_before_they_get_serious.html<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves /> <w:TrackFormatting /> <w:PunctuationKerninTue, 20 Dec 2011 16:12:23 pmhttp://www.scandirectory.com/blog/2011/10/medical_imaging_early_detection_is_best_for_the_breast.html<p>October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and those pink ribbons serve as a visual reminder for us to pay attention to our breasts. BesideFri, 07 Oct 2011 15:10:28 pmhttp://www.scandirectory.com/blog/2011/06/virtual_colonoscopy_making_cancer_screenings_more_comfortable.html<p><font face="Arial" size="2">Many people procrastinate receiving their colon screenings because they dread the discomfort associated with traditionTue, 14 Jun 2011 09:06:55 amhttp://www.scandirectory.com/blog/2011/03/heart_disease_awareness_how_medical_imaging_scans_can_help.htmlFri, 11 Mar 2011 10:03:15 amFebruary was American Heart Month, but that doesn't mean it's okay to forget about heart health now that February is in the books. According to the CeFri, 11 Mar 2011 10:03:15 amhttp://www.scandirectory.com/blog/2010/11/new_study_annual_mri_screening_benefits_women_with_a_history_of_breast_cancer.html<p><span class="article-text"><span id="113619_1739587_1.0">Women with a history of biopsy-proven lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) appear to benefit fMon, 29 Nov 2010 13:11:53 pmhttp://www.scandirectory.com/blog/2010/11/new_study_finds_ct_scans_reduce_lung_cancer_death_by_20.htmlMon, 08 Nov 2010 09:11:13 amemily<p>A large-scale, government-funded health study has found that current and former heavy smokers had their risk of lung cancer related death reduced bMon, 08 Nov 2010 09:11:13 amhttp://www.scandirectory.com/blog/2010/07/ct_scan_safety_what_you_need_to_know.htmlFri, 02 Jul 2010 10:07:39 amemilyRecent reports of the dangers associated with overuse of computed tomography (CT) scans has many patients concerned about receiving the diagnostic tesFri, 02 Jul 2010 10:07:39 amhttp://www.scandirectory.com/blog/2010/06/market_your_practice_with_scandirectory.htmlWed, 30 Jun 2010 16:06:39 pm• Estimates say there were over 200 million websites on the internet in January 2010 • Nearly 74% of North Americans use the internet The onlinWed, 30 Jun 2010 16:06:38 pmhttp://www.scandirectory.com/blog/2009/12/full_body_scanners_for_airport_security.htmlWed, 30 Dec 2009 11:12:12 amScanDirectory.org StaffFull body scanners may soon replace the metal detectors commonly used in airport security, both in the United States and abroad. After the nearly missWed, 30 Dec 2009 11:12:49 am