Teenage drinking is an issue, but not all adolescents who start drinking underage are at risk of becoming problem drinkers. An article published on Medical News Today says researchers can predict which kids are at risk of developing a problem using special MRI scans of the brain. According the article, researchers scanned 40 different teenagers, [...]
At our clinic we see many patients battling cancer. We have a regular patient who is dying from lung and brain cancer. He comes into our clinic often to monitor the progression of his tumours. Using our advanced MRI techniques, we keep him updated on the state of his tumours. This gives him peace of [...]
As the most recent hosts of the Olympics, Canadians may be watching the 2012 summer games in London, England, with a critical eye. Today however the mood is not critical, but celebratory, as Canadian divers Emilie Heymans and Jennifer Abel are the first to earn a medal sporting red and white in London. The divers [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]