Archive for February 2025
Tricky terms explained: Doppler ultrasound
Have you been referred for Doppler ultrasound but you don’t quite know what it is? Here’s a short explainer. Doppler ultrasound is a non-invasive test used to measure the blood flow in your blood vessels. It works by bouncing high-frequency sound waves off the red blood cells circulating in the bloodstream. It detects changes in…
Read MoreRadiology’s essential role in performing biopsies
The term ‘biopsy’ comes from the Greek words bios meaning ‘life’ and opsis meaning ‘sight’ or ‘vision.’ Essentially, biopsies are a way for doctors to ‘see inside your body by extracting a small tissue sample for examination’. In most cases, a biopsy is the only definitive method to diagnose cancer or other serious diseases. The…
Read MoreWorld Cancer Day: Radiology’s role in managing pain
World Cancer Day, observed every 4 February, aims to raise awareness about cancer, encourage prevention, and look at ways of improving a cancer patient’s quality of life. Interventional radiology plays a significant role in managing pain for cancer patients. Traditionally, radiology was used for diagnosing the cause of the pain, but interventional radiology has changed…
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