When is a CT better than an MRI?

It depends on what part of your body your doctor is interested in and the reason for the exam. Radiologists are the doctors who specialize in reading these images and collaborate with your doctor to determine what issue they want to diagnose.

CT Scans Versus MRI

Many patients ask about the differences between a CT scan and an MRI. "Which is better?" or "Should I have one over the other?"

CT vs MRI

They sound similar - so which one is better?

Peer Review: Why Current Models Undermine Safety Culture

The field of radiology is known for its rapid innovations in technology. We continually offer up exciting new ways to image the body, but when it comes to improving the accuracy of professional interpretations, little meaningful progress has been made in the last 50 years. This is true in part because current radiology peer review models are insufficient, and in some circumstances, even harmful to quality improvement efforts. To achieve our most important purpose—the provision of safe and high quality healthcare—radiologists must find a new and more effective way to conduct peer review.

East Cooper has new Medical Director of Radiology

Radisphere (RadisphereGroup.com), the largest and fastest-growing national radiology group in the United States, today announced the hiring of Jennifer Ruth Cranny, M.D. as the Onsite Medical Director of Radiology at East Cooper Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, SC.

Radisphere Renews Contract with South Fulton Regional Medical Center to Provide Exclusive Radiology Services

Radisphere (), the largest and fastest-growing national radiology group in the United States, today announced that South Fulton Medical Center in East Point, Georgia has renewed its contract for exclusive radiology services through 2013. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.

California medical centre upgrades stroke diagnosis technology

Adventist Medical Center-Hanford in California implemented a new imaging procedure, a computed tomography (CT) brain perfusion exam, to improve stroke diagnosis and management. The hospital will use the CT brain perfusion exam, implemented with the help of Radisphere, to obtain improved diagnostic information from suspected stroke patients.

Radisphere Helps Bring New Imaging Procedure to California’s Adventist Medical Center – Hanford to Aid in Stroke Diagnosis and Management

Radisphere, the largest and fastest-growing national radiology group in the United States, today announced that it has helped implement a new imaging procedure for the medical staff at Adventist Medical Center - Hanford in California. The procedure, known as a computed tomography (CT) brain perfusion exam, can provide better diagnostic information for suspected stroke patients.

Radisphere Partners With National Rural Health Association

Radisphere announced that it has partnered with the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) to bring high quality, lower cost radiology services to the rural hospital community.

Dr. Paul Forsyth (onsite radiologist at Washington Adventist Hospital) Discusses Mammograms & Early Detection

Dr. Paul Forsyth, Director of Radiology at Washington Adventist Hospital, explains the importance of early detection for breast cancer

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