We had a man in recently for a whole body scan. The advanced 3D images showed cysts in his kidneys. Providing complete care is important to us, so when our doctor thought one of the cysts appeared to be abnormal we asked him to come back for a follow up scan. The patient came back [...]
It is finally summer here in beautiful Vancouver. The warmer weather has more people out and about enjoying the sunshine. Biking the seawall, hiking in Lynn Canyon and playing beach volleyball. The beautiful weather doesn’t last long so I encourage you to make the most of it. Who do you know with an injury that [...]
People regularly call our clinic to ask us to explain the difference between a PET scan and an MRI. At AIM Medical Imaging, we offer only MRI. The advanced technology at our Vancouver clinic allows us to offer whole body scans and enables us to detect cancer anywhere in the body. Most MRI machines are [...]
Millions of people suffering from cancer are treated using chemotherapy and often times the toxic treatment fails to kill off the deadly tumor cells. A recent article published online on News Medical drew attention to advanced MRI scanning techniques that can image the cancerous cells to determine if the chemotherapy is indeed working. According to [...]
Millions of people suffering from cancer are treated using chemotherapy and often times the toxic treatment fails to kill off the deadly tumor cells. A recent article published online on News Medical drew attention to advanced MRI scanning techniques that can image the cancerous cells to determine if the chemotherapy is indeed working. According to [...]
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 [...]