Research has discovered that there is a link between sleep loss and obesity, according to an online article published on Medical News Today. MRI scans used in the study revealed that sleep deprivation impairs the high-order regions in the human brain where food choices are made said Medical News Today. The article said that the [...]
The medical world is buzzing about the correlation between CT scans and cancer. There have been many articles published in medical journals and websites about a recent study, which found that exposure to radiation from CT scans increases the risk of leukemia and brain cancer. According to the study, the risk of developing cancer is [...]
Congratulations to the LA Kings on their win of the Stanley Cup! The hockey playoffs are always an exciting time. We might be a little bias, but it would have been much more fun if the Vancouver Canucks were bringing home the coveted trophy this season! Despite our allegiance to the home team, at AIM [...]
Not sure what to expect when you come in for a MRI scan at our Vancouver facility? At AIM Medical Imaging our friendly and knowledgeable staff will make sure your scan is comfortable from the moment you walk in the door until you leave with the results. Here is a step-by-step list of what to [...]
AIM Medical Imaging is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Just Giver 4PD Cycling Club. Just Giver 4PD Cycling Club is a group of men and women who are passionate about cycling and raising awareness about Parkinson’s Disease. “We are excited to be one of their sponsors,” says AIM's office manager. “Many athletes [...]
CTV News recently reported that doctors noted a new phenomenon; more non-smoking women are dying of lung cancer. This phenomenon may be scary, but at AIM Medical Imaging our advanced technology can discover cancer before it is too late. Lung cancer is the biggest cause of cancer death in Canada, accounting for a quarter of [...]
Our medical director and physician, Dr. Attariwala, just arrived home from a long journey Down Under to discuss our state-of-the-art MRI scanner and the advantages of full body imaging. We were the first in Canada to offer the Whole Body MRI with Advanced Cancer Detection and we were excited to share the benefits of this [...]
We had a patient come in because her family doctor was concerned the aorta in her abdomen may rupture - the aorta is the largest artery in the body. The patient opted to do a Whole Body Scan instead. We found an enlarged aorta in her abdomen measuring 3.5 cm. If it is more than [...]
There is a wealth of information available online regarding whole body imaging. Journal articles contain the most reliable information, though these articles can be very technical. Generally only the abstracts of articles are available to the public, with a subscription required for the full text. There has been research conducted on almost everything imaginable, including [...]
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