Diagnostics & Imaging

Magnetic resonance imaging is an advanced scanning technology that makes use of magnetic field, radio waves and computer technology to produce precise images of body structures for accurate diagnosis. MRI is an accurate, radiation free and safe examination with no known side effects.

PET is a nuclear medicine imaging technique which is frequently used in clinical oncology. PET scan can visualize and detect metabolism of the human body with a small amount of short-lived position emitting radiopharmaceuticals. Tumours will be identified as they consume more than the normal cells. PET can facilitate early cancer detection and distinguish between the malignant and benign diseases.

Computed Tomography is an X-ray imaging technique that combines X-ray images with advanced computer systems to generate high resolution and three-dimensional images of the internal organs and structures of the body. It is suitable for diagnosis of tumors, abscesses and health check purposes.

An Ultrasound Scan uses high frequency ultrasound to reflect various body parts making it a safe, non-radioactive method of screening and is therefore frequently used in prenatal care and obstetric sonography. It can also be used to visualise internal organs, blood vessels and tumours.

A Mammogram is a diagnostic screening tool specifically designed to capture internal images and micro-calcifications of the breasts. A Mammogram is able to detect minute cancer cells that might not be detected by self-examination or physical examination.

An X-ray is a form of electromagnetic radiation. X-ray particles pass through the body to create radiographic images of the body’s inside. X-rays are specially used for creating images of the bones, the lungs and the urinary system.

Dual-emission X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) is a convenient means of measuring bone mineral density of the spine, femur and wrist. Two X-ray beams are used to detect osteoporosis and to calculate the risk of bone fracture.