Are Cortisone Injections Right for You?
The decision to undergo pain management injections depends on various factors, and it is essential to consult with a healthcare professional to determine if they are suitable for your specific [...]
MRI vs CT Scan: What’s the Difference?
A CT (computed tomography) scan and an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan are both medical imaging techniques that are used to produce detailed images of the inside of the body. [...]
MRI: What It Tells You About Your Brain
MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. It is a non-invasive diagnostic tool that uses a magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer to produce detailed images of the organs and [...]
PRP Injections – How Can It Benefit Me?
To first understand what platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, injections are and how they may benefit your physical health and well-being, we must break down each component. The main functions of [...]
Protecting Patients Who Need Frequent Medical Imaging
Depending on your injury or conditions, you may require frequent diagnostic medical imaging procedures such as X-rays, CT or MRI scans, or ultrasounds. At Insight Medical Imaging, we perform the [...]
Treating Chronic Pain With Therapeutic Injection and Intervention
What is Chronic Pain? Pain is considered to be chronic when it persists beyond 3 months. The World Health Organization (WHO) in their 11th revision of the International Classification of [...]
COVID-19 Precautions
COVID-19 Safety Precautions at Insight With direction given by the Alberta Chief Medical Officer, and to ensure the safety of our patients and employees, we have initiated specific safety precautions [...]
Medical Technologist vs. Doctor: Who Provides My Results?
Why Won’t the Medical Technologist Discuss My Imaging? This question burns inside most patients that visit Insight Medical Imaging. It doesn’t matter if your doctor refers you for a simple [...]
Streamlining the Medical Imaging Appointment Process
Booking Your Medical Imaging Appointment Nearly every medical imaging scan at Insight requires scheduling an appointment before your exam. The only exceptions to this rule are x-ray and ECG exams. [...]
The Osteoporosis Guide: Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Support
Did you know over two million Canadians are affected by osteoporosis, with at least one in three women and one in five men experiencing an osteoporotic fracture throughout their lifetime? [...]