Cystic Fibrosis or 65 Roses: What Is It?

The respiratory, endocrine, reproductive, and digestive systems are all impacted by the chronic illness known as cystic fibrosis. In the US, about 35,000 adults and children suffer from cystic fibrosis.  The nickname “65 Roses” comes from a young child who mispronounced the name of the disease as “sixty-five roses.” This phrase was chosen by the…

X-Rays Hurt? Busting Common Myths

Do X-Rays Hurt? Busting Common Myths

X-rays are one of the most commonly performed medical tests and one of the effective ways to detect any type of infections, fractures, and various internal health conditions that are not visible inside the body.  The image generated by the X-rays helps medical professionals get a clear window of what’s happening inside the body without…

Ultrasound Scans Work

How Ultrasound Scans Work: The Magic Behind the Pictures

Ultrasonic scans use high-frequency sound waves to provide images of the internal parts of the body. They can identify problems in different organs and also aid in assessing embryonic development. Sonography, or ultrasound scans, are safe because they create images using sound waves or echoes rather than radiation. You can undergo this procedure while you’re…