Diagnostic imaging does more than help doctors make a diagnosis. It provides detailed insight into what is happening inside the body, allowing healthcare professionals to assess the location, size, and extent of a condition with greater accuracy. Using advanced technologies such as ultrasound, CT, MRI, and X-ray imaging, doctors can gather valuable information that helps […]
Living with heavy periods is not a treatment plan 🌸 While uterine fibroids may begin as small, unnoticeable growths, they can become increasingly disruptive as they grow. Many women initially dismiss symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic discomfort, bloating, frequent urination, or fatigue as something they simply need to manage. Over time, however, these […]
Interventional Radiology (IR) is a specialised branch of medicine that uses advanced imaging technology to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions throughout the body. Using guidance from X-ray, ultrasound, CT scans, and other imaging techniques, interventional radiologists can perform targeted procedures through tiny incisions using small instruments such as catheters. Some Interventional Radiology […]
Interventional Radiology (IR) is a specialised branch of medicine that uses advanced imaging technology to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions throughout the body. Using guidance from X-ray, ultrasound, CT scans, and other imaging techniques, interventional radiologists can perform targeted procedures through tiny incisions using small instruments such as catheters. Some Interventional Radiology […]
July is Fibroids Awareness Month 🌸 Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or on the wall of the uterus. While some women experience no symptoms, others may face heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, frequent urination, or fertility challenges.Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE) is a minimally invasive procedure that works by blocking the blood supply […]
A chemo port, also known as a port-a-cath, is a small device placed under the skin to allow long-term access to the bloodstream during chemotherapy treatment. It is most commonly positioned in the upper chest because this location provides direct access to large central veins, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of medication, blood samples, and […]
During Prostate Artery Embolisation (PAE), microscopic particles are used to block the blood supply feeding the enlarged prostate. Once this blood flow is reduced, the prostate begins a gradual process of shrinkage over the following weeks and months. As the tissue decreases in size, pressure on the urethra is relieved, allowing urine to flow more […]
Bone health is assessed using a DEXA scan, a specialised imaging test that measures bone mineral density using low-dose X-rays. It is used to diagnose conditions such as osteopenia and osteoporosis, and to assess fracture risk over time. Osteopenia refers to a mild reduction in bone density, where bones are weaker than expected but not […]
Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE) is a minimally invasive procedure performed by an interventional radiologist for the management of uterine fibroids. The procedure involves the insertion of a catheter, commonly through a small access point at the groin, using imaging guidance to reach the uterine arteries. Small particles are then introduced to reduce blood flow to […]
The terms radiologist and radiographer are sometimes used interchangeably, but they refer to different roles within medical imaging. A radiographer is a trained healthcare professional who performs imaging examinations such as X-rays, CT scans and MRI scans. Their role includes operating imaging equipment and ensuring images are obtained safely and accurately. A radiologist is a […]
