Benefits of Digital Mammography

Digital mammography is the latest and most advanced technology available to aid in the early detection of breast cancer. This technology can help physicians identify small cancerous tumors at an early stage, when more treatment options are available and the chances for long-term remission are the greatest. Digital mammography allows providers to view images on a high-resolution monitor capable of displaying fine detail. In addition, the technology provides tools to let the specialist adjust the brightness, change contrast, and zoom in for close ups of specific areas of interest. The ability to manipulate images in this manner helps the provider more easily identify whether abnormal-appearing areas of a mammogram are benign in nature and present no risk to the patient, or whether more definitive tests are needed to determine the presence or absence of cancer. The use of digital mammography helps health care providers make earlier and more accurate diagnoses.

Benefits of Bone Densitometry

There are many treatments available to significantly slow-down or virtually eliminate the development of osteoporosis. However, it is important to detect the onset of osteoporosis as early as possible to minimize the effects of the disease and begin appropriate therapy. A bone mineral densitometry test is an accurate method for identifying the presence of osteoporosis.

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