Did you know that September 23 is Fall Prevention Awareness Day? Though our facilities provide diagnostic imaging services after any injuries, we’re all about education and preventing common injuries when possible. With this in mind, we wanted to explore the most common causes of falls, injuries that can occur as a result of falls, and… Read More »
As the beginning of the school year approaches, students will be signing up in droves to have their sports physicals. July 15 through 21 also happens to be National Youth Sports Week, which focuses on how youth sports organizations and members of Congress can collaborate to promote healthy lifestyles for children and their families through… Read More »
One of the more recent procedures we’ve added to our list of services is a fine needle aspiration procedure. We’ll go over what it is, why your doctor may determine you need it, and what to expect if you have to have one. We know you’re on pins and needles to learn more, so let’s… Read More »
Bone and Joint Action Week is a national event held annually October 12 to 20. The week focuses on raising awareness for the prevention and treatment of back pain, osteoporosis, and arthritis. Here at GO Imaging, we understand that education is one of the best ways to help the public prevent a plethora of medical… Read More »
Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent type of dementia. Research has determined that people who develop this condition accumulate two particular proteins in their brain: plaques (amyloid-beta) and tangles (tau). As these proteins increase, brain cells die, progressively affecting cognitive ability. Historically, the medical profession has relied heavily on neuropsychological symptoms to diagnose Alzheimer’s. The… Read More »
At GO Imaging in Humble and Houston, we provide prompt services to physicians seeking diagnostic information related to injuries of various kinds. Sports injuries tend to be quite common among children of all ages, and x-rays are one of the best ways to observe the presence and extent of trauma to a bone or joint.… Read More »
The Fourth of July is one of the busiest holidays of the year, with millions of people gathering to watch fireworks displays. In fact, Independence Day may be only the beginning of summertime sparkles. Because statistics indicate that thousands of injuries occur each year as a result of celebrating with fireworks, it is essential to… Read More »
Whether we are discussing our relationship or our health, there is usually a boundary at which we stop offering information. In most situations, too much information (TMI) is just too much. The exception is when speaking with a doctor about a recent injury or change in health status. Here, we want to discuss the risks… Read More »
