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How long after CT Guided Lung Biopsy is it safe to travel?
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My fiance is having the above procedure in the UK on 08/31/10. How long will it be before he can fly to the us?

Will a CT Scan help identify the reason for chronic ear infections?
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I have a reaccuring ear infection. Have been on antibiotics(amox,sipro,augm)won't seem to go away. The doctor wants a CT Scan. How will this help?

Can Arthritis be indicated by a Body Scan?
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Will a whole body scan show the presence of artritis?

Can a CT Scan show unseen bruises?
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Cana ct scan show bruises that have not shown up or are not visible to the eye?

Can the MRI of the heart be effective without contrast?
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Can the MRI of the heart be effective without contrast?

What's the difference between a CT scan and an EBT scan?
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What's the difference between a CT scan and an EBT scan? Which is better?

Can an MRI scan show Alzheimer disease?
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I was told from other sources the developing of Alzheimer cannot be seen developing when a MRI is taken of the brain. Is this true?

Do I have to take a Nose Piercing out during an MRI?
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I have a very new nose Piercing and I have an MRI (to look at my back & neck) in 2 days. Do I have to take it out?

My left Lung is popping, what could it be?
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It started out a sharp pain when i inhale. Now that area feels bruised. Now I have a popping feeling when I exhale in the same spot. What could it be?

What will a hot spot determine in a Body Scan?
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What are you looking for in hot spot on a body scan?

Is the information from a body scan worth the radiation?
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I have no medical issues in my family. Is the information gained with a body scan worth the radiation I will receive during the scan? I am 59 years old, male.

Does a body scan have to be prescribed by a Doctor?
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Heart disease and cancer run in my family, so I want a body scan to screen for potential problems. Does my primary care physician need to order a body scan for me, or can I schedule one on my own?

Can body scans be done with MRI?
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Or only CT scans?

My daughter wears braces will this affect her CT scan?
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Is a CT Scan affected by wearing braces like an MRI is? My daughter is having reoccurring headaches for several months (she is a 13 year brain tumor survivor) and last MRI was skewed due to braces.

Can heart scans predict heart attacks?
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What exact risk-factors or problems can heart scans identify, and can a heart scan predict if I’m going to have a heart attack?

What is the difference between a 64 Slice and a Heart Scan?
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I am confused about the difference between the heart scan and the 64 slice. Does the heart scan just tell how much calcium build up you have overall or can it detect blockages? I want to get one and I can't decide which one I should do.

How often should I get a heart scan?
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I am in my 50s but no family history of heart disease. How often should I get a scan?

Is the virtual colonoscopy accurate?
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I've heard that virtual colonoscopies aren’t as accurate as the traditional ones. Is this true, and what are some of the benefits and drawbacks of the virtual colonoscopy?

Can virtual colonoscopy diagnose colon cancer?
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Can this procedure diagnose colon cancer, or does a traditional colonoscopy need to be performed to confirm the diagnosis of a worrisome polyp or other concern identified initially by virtual colonoscopy?

Do I still have to cleanse before a virtual colonoscopy?
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Does a VC still require a colon cleanse?

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