Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging)
 Lifespan
offers a complete range of diagnostic and interventional procedures
in general radiology and in subspecialty areas. The diagnostic imaging
equipment reflects the latest technological developments and advances
in imaging science.
Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital are major teaching
hospitals for Brown Medical School.
More information about services at:
Overview of Radiological Tests and Procedures:
- Computed Tomography - general head and body imaging in
addition to interventional procedures
[ Rhode Island Hospital |
The Miriam Hospital ]
- General Diagnosis - routine and emergency fluoroscopic
examination and diagnostic radiology for a full range of disorders
and diseases
[ Rhode Island Hospital
| The Miriam Hospital ]
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging - all studies of the head
and body—brain, spinal cord, cardiac, and head and neck examinations. Includes
both open and closed procedures
[ Rhode Island Hospital |
The Miriam Hospital |
Newport Hospital ]
- Mammography/Breast Imaging - a full range of services
for the diagnosis of breast disease
[ Rhode Island Hospital
| The Miriam Hospital
]
- Nuclear Medicine - organ function studies with radiopharmaceuticals.
Oncology studies, nuclear cardiology, lung studies and neuro-studies
are routinely available
[ Rhode Island Hospital
| The Miriam Hospital ]
- Pediatric Radiology - routine and urgent radiographic,
fluoroscopic and ultrasound examination of pediatric patients
[ Rhode Island Hospital ]
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) - a clinically proven
and safe method for detecting specific cancers, heart disease
and neurological disorders
[ Rhode Island Hospital ]
- Ultrasound - diagnostic ultrasound
examinations, which include abdominal, pelvic, small parts scanning,
ultrasound-guided biopsies and fluid aspirations
[ Rhode Island Hospital
| The Miriam Hospital
]
- Vascular and Interventional Radiology - non-operative
procedures to diagnose and treat conditions such as vascular disease,
biliary obstruction and gallbladder and bile duct stones
[ Rhode Island Hospital
| The Miriam Hospital
]
For more information about
other services at Lifespan hospitals, please consult our
services listing.
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