Imaging Scans at Washington Township Medical Foundation
Diagnostic Imaging in Fremont, CA
Radiology is the branch of the medical field that involves utilizing technology
to produce images for diagnosis of diseases and other conditions. Radiologists
use advanced diagnostic medical imaging to obtain clear pictures of the
inside of patients’ bodies for various diagnostic purposes. Today’s
advanced technology and leading-edge techniques allow for unprecedented
clarity and scope in these types of imaging processes.
There are various types of imaging technology, including but not limited to:
- X-ray based methods include, in addition to conventional X-rays, mammography
and computerized tomography (CT) scans
- Molecular imaging, utilized in nuclear medicine, which give your doctor
information about biological processes at the cellular and molecular levels
- Ultrasound imaging, which uses sound waves to produce images of organs
and soft tissue
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which uses powerful magnetic fields instead
of radiation, making it a safer option
Other types of tests include fluoroscopy and positron emission tomography
(PET) imaging. Our internal medicine department at Washington Township
Medical Foundation uses many advanced procedures for diagnosing conditions
as well as in screening for potential illnesses and other diagnostic purposes.
Imaging technology is used to find out why symptoms are occurring, to
monitor changes in a condition, to assess whether or not a treatment is
effective, and to screen for conditions such as colon cancer, breast cancer,
or heart disease.