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For decades, doctors have been searching for a technology to help them find very small cancers, or rule out “false positives” and reduce the number of women who are called back for a diagnostic mammogram. Scientists have developed a technology called breast tomosynthesis, which has been shown in clinical studies to be superior to digital mammography. Breast tomosynthesis uses high-powered computing to convert digital breast images into a stack of very thin layers or “slices” – building what is essentially a “3-dimensional mammogram”.
While porous bones and fractures may not be visible from the outside, the effects can be devastating, even life-threatening. Low bone mass can afflict anyone: men and women, young and old, all nationalities. People may not know they have osteoporosis until it’s too late. Early detection and treatment can mean a lifetime of strength, and Hologic Discovery is the key to early detection.
At Carteret OBGYN, we have ultrasound services available in office! Our Sonographers have years of experience in OBGYN and use state of the art equipment. We are here to provide information to our doctors who read the images for your continued care. We provide GYN related ultrasounds which your provider may order for pelvic pain, irregular bleeding, post menopausal bleeding, etc. We also provide OB ultrasounds to look at your baby for diagnostic purposes such as confirmation of pregnancy, genetic testing, anatomy, growth, etc.
