Parenting is a tough job. You rise early, feed and dress the kids, drop them off at school and then…the commute begins. Chances are if you are working a fair distance away from your home you are listening to either a lot of the same music or book on tapes (probably not on real tapes…
If you have had a mammogram before or are scheduled to get one, you’ve probably heard some about dense breasts. What does that mean, though? How do you know if you have dense breasts or not? Does this change the way you plan for your mammogram? Don’t worry – we have all the info for…
Every summer we hear about tick populations on the news and how many people get Lyme disease. Yikes! The summer of 2018 is looking good for ticks and maybe not so good for us, so we’ve compiled the latest information you need to know about ticks and how to keep them away from you and…
When most people think of an MRI, they think of lying still in a tiny space for an hour while a loud machine whirs around you. For many people, that might sound boring and uncomfortable – but for some who suffer from anxiety or claustrophobia, it can sound terrifying. Thankfully, modern imaging technology has…
“The scans are only as good as the radiologist who reads them.” Have you ever heard this axiom about diagnostic imaging? Regardless of the state-of-the-art, cutting edge technology that Derry Imaging uses for all its exams—X-ray, ultrasound, CT, 3D mammography, MRI and more—our exceptional quality is directly related to the expertise of our onsite, fellowship trained…
Medical technology is constantly evolving, creating new options for patients which are more efficient and more accurate. So firstly – do you know what a mammogram is? If you’re not sure, read our article about it. It’ll walk you through what a mammogram is, what it’s for, and how you can prepare for one. Now that…
Mammograms can definitely sound kind of scary. You’ve probably heard your female family members talking about how uncomfortable they are or how much they don’t like them… We don’t blame you if you’re feeling a little nervous before your first appointment! But not to worry – it’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we want to help…
Have you ever had an X-ray? Many, if not most, people have. Perhaps you’ve even had two or more X-ray examinations. And, if you’ve never had one, chances are you will eventually. Regardless of whether you have or not, you’re probably aware of what’s involved. But, do you know that X-rays aren’t the only type of radiological…
Dr. Sherman a Board Certified Physician whose specialty is Diagnostic Radiology that joined Derry Imaging in 2009. “I started 8 years ago. The radiology practice that I joined out of training had a long-standing relationship with Derry Medical and Derry Imaging even before Derry Imaging was formed. My radiology group has been providing services there since…
Uncertainty about health issues can be very worrying. Having symptoms and not knowing the cause or what they mean often leaves you feeling helpless. Fortunately, advances in technology and examination techniques have made diagnostic testing more effective and reliable than ever before, thereby helping reduce the stress associated with a condition, illness or injury. This does…