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Andre Panagos M.D.

How To Read An MRI Lumbar Spine In 8 Easy Steps

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How To Read An MRI of the Lumbar Spine Introduction Reading an MRI lumbar spine is quite easy if you know where to look. Just like x-ray films and three dimensional x-rays called computed tomography (CT), MRIs are a great addition in the field of radiology. An exciting new healthcare modality in the 1980s called magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unleashed a new era in medicine. High tech MRI uses radio waves to look for lesions and abnormalities in bones and soft tissues of the spine. This …

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The Dangers of Sitting that Lurk in the Shadows

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Sitting all day is hard on your body. There are dangers in sitting for long periods of time. Although most people believe it can increase your risk for back pain, few people realize that it can also promote increased risk of developing heart disease, insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes and early death. To prevent this type of sedentary lifestyle, you should break up your activity throughout the day alternating between standing with periodic sitting. Unfortunately, regular intense exercise will …

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