Did you know that September 23 is Fall Prevention Awareness Day? Though our facilities provide diagnostic imaging services after any injuries, we’re all about education and preventing common injuries when possible. With this in mind, we wanted to explore the most common causes of falls, injuries that can occur as a result of falls, and… Read More »
A few of the procedures our clients sometimes need include what’s known as KUB (Kidneys, Ureter, Bladder) X-Rays and CT scans of the Abdomen and/or Pelvis to look at the kidneys. March happens to be National Kidney Month and because of the procedures we do, we know a few things about these bean-shaped organs! Today,… Read More »
It’s a debate that comes up every single year. To get a flu shot, or not to get a flu shot? In this post, we’ll cover many of the things you need to know about flu vaccinations including the pros and cons of flu vaccinations, complications that can occur, and much more. Isn’t the flu… Read More »
Breathe easy! November is dedicated to lung health in that both COPD Awareness and Lung Cancer Awareness are observed this month. It’s sad but true, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Today, we’ll talk… Read More »
GO Imaging is proud to co-sponsor the October 28 Houston Half Marathon! We’re so excited for the upcoming event, that we wanted to offer some of our best tips for staying healthy before, during and after any race. Before Race Day If you’re reading this the day before the race, the main things you can… Read More »
Bone and Joint Action Week is a national event held annually October 12 to 20. The week focuses on raising awareness for the prevention and treatment of back pain, osteoporosis, and arthritis. Here at GO Imaging, we understand that education is one of the best ways to help the public prevent a plethora of medical… Read More »
The x-ray is one of the most common imaging methods performed in hospitals and imaging centers like ours. It is widely understood that this type of radiology enables doctors to observe hard tissue like bones. Additionally, there is value in x-ray imaging for the chest cavity. Here, we discuss a few of the reasons why… Read More »
The use of x-ray technology began just before the 20th Century when Wilhelm Röntgen sought to understand the transference of electrical rays through an induction coil. Sounds like what anyone would do on a Sunday afternoon, right? Perhaps, back in the day, this was quite common. From this initial experiment came the discovery that rays could… Read More »
We normally think of waves as the physical manifestation of the wind on the ocean, making water move up and down, rolling onto the shore. This is a correct perception of waves, but it’s not all there is to know. There are several types of waves that cannot be seen. Ultraviolet rays from the sun,… Read More »
X-rays are performed across the country on a daily basis. This method of imaging allows physicians to gain valuable information about organs and bones in the body. Because x-rays are identified as a source of radiation, parents may feel unsettled about the impending screening their child faces. Here, we would like to discuss what X-rays… Read More »
