Hawaii had the lowest rate of lumbar spine MRIs performed for lower back pain between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, according to CMS data released Feb. 19.  CMS measures the percentage of lumbar ...

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Columnist Desiree Lama thought that the worst of her MRI experiences was behind her. Not so, she learned during a recent ...

A compelling naturopathic case study by Dr. Eric Dorninger reveals how endotoxin exposure from kitty litter led to CIRS and ...

CT scans fall under a group of medical tests known as diagnostic tests, or “a test used to help figure out what disease or condition a person has based on their signs and symptoms,” according to the ...

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It also forms in the body after people eat foods or supplements with vitamin C. Researchers therefore recommend avoiding ...

While it is rare to get any serious complications from MRIs, those who have kidney issues may be affected due to the use of gadolinium-based dye. According to experts, you may develop nephrogenic ...

A new study found that oxalic acid, an organic compound found in humans and many plant-based foods, may also contribute to ...

Just 5% of pediatric providers feel highly confident in evaluating and managing neuropsychiatric SLE in youth.

Researchers from the University of New Mexico found that gadolinium – a toxic rare earth metal used in MRI scans – could mix ...