Thursday , December 5 2024

Nuclear Medicine – A Breakthrough in Advanced Diagnostic Imaging

Nuclear MedicineNuclear Medicine refers to a group of diagnostic tests that utilize a tiny amount of radioactive material to produce highly detailed images of different internal organs and systems, allowing specific conditions to be analyzed by RAO’s Board Certified Radiologists with an unparalleled degree of accuracy.
The highly experienced and trained doctors of RAO perform a variety of teleradiology services designed to discover disease and disorder throughout the body.
. The hepatobiliary/gallbladder scan is used to measure gallbladder function, disease and biliary duct obstructions.
. The parathyroid scan can locate abnormal or overactive parathyroid glands.
. The liver/spleen scan is used to detect tumors, cysts,  hepatitis, cirrhosis and other issues.
. The gastric emptying scan can reveal delays in the stomach’s ability to empty itself, which can cause pain, nausea and reflux.
. The gallium scan is used to examine the whole body for the presence of infection and/or tumors.
. The revolutionary new DaTscan brain imaging test, combined with other evaluations, can help identify Parkinson’s disease and tremor disorders in just weeks instead of the years required using less effective testing modalities.
Should disease or disorder be identified, RAO’s radiologists are ready to consult with your doctor regarding treatment, so you can rest assured that you’ll receive caring, competent and dedicated care designed to restore your health and your enjoyment of life.
For more information, please contact RAO via email at: info@raocala.com.
Radiology Associates of Ocala, P.A.
(352) 671-4300 • www.RAOcala.com

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