MRI’s are an important diagnostic tool. They can differentiate between fat, water, muscle, and other soft tissue to help detect abnormalities of the brain, heart, breast, liver, and joints to name a few. So, when patients are prescribed an MRI exam from their doctor, it is for a good reason. Yet there are times when a patient […]
For radiologists looking for quality, versatility and simplicity, we have expanded our Nio series with a brand-new diagnostic display, designed specially to make your reading environment more flexible. Please find below five ways it does exactly that! 1. All-in-one display You can use the Nio Fusion 12MP display as your go-to workstation for any type […]
Each year Beekley Medical awards one person the EMPOWER Award for Mammography. It is a hard process every time we review the submitted nomination as all individual submissions are abundantly compelling with each person’s own special story, accomplishments, and apparent reasons why their colleagues felt the need to nominate them. This process was made […]
2020 brought a unique set of challenges and opportunities to business worldwide. Restrictions set in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic meant that business simply could not be conducted as usual and new strategies needed to be implemented in order to connect with customers differently. A new award for a year like no other In recognition of […]
Cancer treatments vary by patient based on the type of cancer they have as well as how advanced it is. Medical treatments aimed to kill cancer cells or remove the cancer include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or surgery. But cancer affects more than just the body. A diagnosis of cancer and its ensuing treatments can cause […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from 1999 to 2018, the prevalence of obesity (defined as a BMI of 30-39) in the United Sates increased from 30.5% to 42.4%. In that same time period, the prevalence of severe obesity (BMI 40 and above) increased from 4.7% to 9.2%. This trend has required […]
According to the article “Pain Management for Patients With Advanced Cancer in the Opioid Epidemic Era,” pain is one of the most frequent and feared symptoms in patients with cancer. Pain is prevalent in 30% to 50% of patients who receive cancer-directed therapies and in more than 70% of patients who have advanced stages of illness. […]
Daily life doesn’t stop because of a pandemic. Groceries still need to be bought, children still need to be taught, and patients still need to be seen. Although these things are happening a little differently then usual, they are still getting done. Mammograms are no different. They, along with other non-essential exams were paused for […]
When you think of the term “rookie,” you may think of Tiger Woods, Derek Jeter, or Michael Jordan. Each known for their tremendous ability to not only perform well but known for going above and beyond since the beginning of their careers. Although he may not be a household name, Dylan Hubina, one of Beekley […]
We know how important mammogram screenings are in the early detection of breast cancer and that COVID shut-downs and quarantines caused many women to miss this important exam last year, putting themselves at risk for detection of cancers at later stages. We also know that there is a sense of urgency to get as […]
