CBS Research Team

Stop second-guessing your scan. The difference between a CT scan with contrast and without isn’t just medical jargon – it’s the choice that determines whether your doctor can see the problem hiding inside you or misses it entirely. When your physician orders imaging, that decision about contrast material shapes everything from what gets detected to

Can you eat before a CT scan or an MRI? Patients preparing for CT scans and MRI appointments face conflicting information about fasting requirements – one facility says fast for six hours, another says eat normally, your friend says they weren’t allowed breakfast, and online sources contradict each other. This confusion creates unnecessary stress when

Stop letting claustrophobia prevent life-saving medical imaging. Millions of people avoid or delay necessary MRI scans every year because the thought of lying in an enclosed tube triggers overwhelming anxiety. Your heart races just thinking about it. The confined space feels suffocating before you even arrive at the imaging center. Maybe you’ve already canceled an

Let’s face it – traditional colonoscopies aren’t exactly on anyone’s list of favorite experiences. If you’ve been putting off this important screening due to anxiety about the procedure, you’re not alone. The good news? Virtual colonoscopy offers a gentler alternative that might be perfect for you.  With costs ranging from $400 to $2,000, virtual colonoscopy