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  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine

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    06/22/07, Healthwise

    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of the spine. In many cases MRI gives different information about structures in the body than can be seen with an

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  • Electronystagmogram (ENG)

    Medical Test
    07/29/08, Healthwise

    An electronystagmogram (ENG) measures normal eye movement and involuntary rapid eye movements called nystagmus. It also checks the muscles that control eye movements. ENG checks how well the eyes, inner ears, and brain help you keep y

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  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

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    09/11/07, Healthwise

    Positron emission tomography (PET) is a test that uses a special type of camera and a tracer (radioactive chemical) to look at organs in the body.

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  • Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Head and Face

    Medical Test
    07/19/07, Healthwise

    A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays to make pictures of the head and face.

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  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

    Medical Test
    06/22/07, Healthwise

    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of organs and structures inside the body. In many cases, MRI gives different information about structures in the body t

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  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Head

    Medical Test
    12/30/08, Healthwise

    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to take pictures of the head. In many cases, MRI gives information that cannot be seen on an X-ray, ultrasound, or computed tomo

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  • Angiogram of the Head and Neck

    Medical Test
    12/30/08, Healthwise

    An angiogram of the head and neck is an X-ray test that uses a special dye and camera (fluoroscopy) to take pictures of the blood flow in the blood vessels of the head and neck. An angiogram of the neck (carotid angiogram) can be used to

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  • Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA)

    Medical Test
    07/09/08, Healthwise

    A magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) is a type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to provide pictures of blood vessels inside the body. In many cases MRA can provide informa

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  • Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies

    Medical Test
    07/29/08, Healthwise

    An electromyogram (EMG) measures the electrical activity of muscles at rest and during contraction. Nerve conduction studies measure how well and how fast the nerves can send electrical signals. Nerves control the muscles in the body by

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  • Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Spine

    Medical Test
    07/19/07, Healthwise

    A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays to make detailed pictures of the spine and vertebrae in the neck (cervical spine), upper back (thoracic spine), or lower back (lumbosacral spine).

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