Three signs you may have osteoporosis

2020-09-21T11:43:54-04:00

The best time to catch and treat osteoporosis is before you develop any signs or symptoms. But would you recognize potential warning signs that you may already have this bone disease which affects 200 million people worldwide? Your answer is likely to be “probably not”. In fact, osteoporosis usually develops silently, without early warning signs [...]

Three signs you may have osteoporosis2020-09-21T11:43:54-04:00

Breast Density: Why is it Important?

2020-09-21T11:43:54-04:00

Dense breast tissue is made up of glands and fibrous tissue and is an independent risk factor in and of itself for breast cancer. An abnormality on a mammogram can “hide” in dense tissue. In addition, cancers can form in the glandular tissue; there can even be some correlation between fibrous tissue and estrogen production. [...]

Breast Density: Why is it Important?2020-09-21T11:43:54-04:00

Automated 3D Whole Breast Ultrasound

2020-09-21T11:43:54-04:00

3D Whole Breast Ultrasound, or ABUS, is just a part of our arsenal in the fight against breast cancer. Lake Medical Imaging offers a full range of breast screening options for women with all types of breast density. Breast mammography has become the standard diagnostic breast screening tool in women’s healthcare, aiding in the detection [...]

Automated 3D Whole Breast Ultrasound2020-09-21T11:43:54-04:00

Non-invasive imaging technique could lead to improved COPD treatment

2020-09-21T11:36:04-04:00

Lake Medical Imaging introduced CT Lung Density Analysis (LDA) as a quantitative imaging biomarker to assist in the diagnosis and management of COPD. This groundbreaking imaging software analyzes a patient’s lung function as they inhale and exhale and enables physicians to more accurately diagnose and treat the disease. Once again, our radiologists lead the way [...]

Non-invasive imaging technique could lead to improved COPD treatment2020-09-21T11:36:04-04:00

Improving COPD Management with CT Lung Mapping

2020-09-21T11:43:54-04:00

November has been designated National COPD Awareness Month to enhance awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the third leading cause of death in the United States. AS current clinical research aims at developing diagnosis and treatment methods, quantitative staging and monitoring of the disease have become vitally important. Lake Medical Imaging introduced CT Lung [...]

Improving COPD Management with CT Lung Mapping2020-09-21T11:43:54-04:00

An Innovative Test For Diagnosis Of Recurring Prostate Cancer

2020-10-28T11:17:49-04:00

Lake Medical Imaging offers an innovative test for diagnosis of recurring prostate cancer. Axumin™ (fluciclovine F 18) is a diagnostic agent used to enhance PET (Positron Emission Tomography) imaging in men who have suspected prostate cancer recurrence based on elevated PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels following treatment. Image courtesy of Blue Earth Diagnostics, Inc. [...]

An Innovative Test For Diagnosis Of Recurring Prostate Cancer2020-10-28T11:17:49-04:00

New ACS Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer Screening: Start Earlier

2021-02-11T16:57:06-05:00

CT Colonoscopy: A Recommended Screening Option On May 30, 2018, the American Cancer Society updated its colorectal cancer screening guidelines for people at average risk. The new ACS recommendation states that people of average risk for colorectal cancer should begin regular screenings at age 45, instead of starting at age 50 as recommended in the [...]

New ACS Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer Screening: Start Earlier2021-02-11T16:57:06-05:00

Breast Density: Why is it Important?

2020-09-21T11:45:23-04:00

Breast density notification laws have been passed in 31 states to date (but not yet in Florida), and continue to be on the legislative agenda nationwide. The laws vary, but all are intended to inform women who have undergone mammography about the risks posed by breast density so those with dense breast tissue can decide [...]

Breast Density: Why is it Important?2020-09-21T11:45:23-04:00

3D Mammography: The Benefits

2020-09-21T11:45:23-04:00

The latest breakthrough breast imaging technology – 3D mammography - is making it easier for doctors to spot early signs of breast cancer. Lake Medical Imaging now offers 3D mammography, in addition to a full range of breast imaging technologies, customized for each patient’s breast density and history. Traditional mammography alone has decreased the mortality [...]

3D Mammography: The Benefits2020-09-21T11:45:23-04:00

What is Interventional Radiology?

2020-09-21T11:45:23-04:00

Interventional Radiology, or IR, is a minimally invasive process to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions throughout the body such as cancer. Most procedures require only a tiny incision or injection. The benefits of using an interventional radiology approach include: Less invasive than traditional surgery Minimal to no side effects Very short recovery time; [...]

What is Interventional Radiology?2020-09-21T11:45:23-04:00
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