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Two radiographers in blue scrubs perform a coronary CT scan on a patient.

Coronary CT โ€“ detecting disease before it becomes life-threatening

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with coronary artery disease (CAD) being the most…

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Closeup of a sonographer performing Doppler ultrasound on a patient's leg.

Tricky terms explained: Doppler ultrasound

Have you been referred for Doppler ultrasound but you donโ€™t quite know what it is? Hereโ€™s a…

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A radiologist in navy blue scrubs performing a biopsy on a patient.

Radiologyโ€™s essential role in performing biopsies

The term ‘biopsy’ comes from the Greek words bios meaning โ€˜lifeโ€™ and opsis meaning โ€˜sightโ€™ or โ€˜vision.โ€™…

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A radiologist in blue scrubs holding a hand of a patient in a hospital bed.

World 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…

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Le-Shane Heugh, Head of Department at SCP Radiology in Paarl, smiling warmly in a hospital hallway while wearing a blue uniform.

Being a radiography HOD: โ€˜Finding balance is a skillโ€™

Meet Le-Shane Heugh, radiographer and Head of Department at SCP Radiology Paarl. As HOD, she is responsible…

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Senior white man in a white t-shirt and shorts exercising on the beach, with the ocean and sky in the background.

Osteoporosis: 1 in 5 men is at risk of a fracture

Did you know that 1 in 5 men is at risk of a fracture from osteoporosis in…

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