Heart Disease and Cancer Remain Top Health Concerns Across Dallas Every three years, a comprehensive study is conducted across the Dallas area as a means to identify key health issues and concerns. Heart disease and cancer have ranked at the top of this list in Dallas, mirroring an overwhelming trend across the country. Known as […]
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CT Scans a Key Preventative Measure for Heart Disease
Heart Disease on the Rise As the risks for Coronary Heart Disease continue to impact a large portion of the population, recent studies show that the early use of CT Scans can help identify a key risk factor and can therefore aid in preventative care. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that 75% of […]
How young cancer survivors navigate dating, fertility and health
A recent article from NBC News highlights the unique challenges that face young cancer survivors, and the increase of incidence in cancer in the 14-39 age range. The article states: “Cancer was once considered a disease of aging, but a 2020 study led by researchers at the Penn State Cancer Institute found that rates of […]
‘Go and get tested’: Frisco woman urges others to screen for colon cancer
A choice to screen for colon cancer may have saved the life of a 50 year old Frisco woman. During a regular checkup upon turning 50, Texas native Jakki Newton was informed by her doctor that she was due for screening. Her good health and family history placed her at a lower likelihood for a […]
Preventative Scan reveals ‘serious, but curable’ cancer for Congressman Dan Kildee
Congressman Kildee’s Diagnosis from a Preventative Scan Congressman Dan Kildee announced on Friday (March 31, 2023) that he has received a ‘serious, but curable’ cancer diagnosis. During a preventative scan of his lymph nodes, Kildee was found to have early squamous cell carcinoma on his tonsil. “After additional testing, I’ve been diagnosed with squamous cell […]
Study Applies AI to Predict Cancer Recurrence
Visionary Wellness and Imaging was started to provide an opportunity for the early detection of many health conditions that are preventable and treatable in the early stages. Early detection is key to successful treatment and outcomes. We use a variety of technologies to perform these assessments, including CT Scans. CT Scans can provide very detailed […]
