Anna Brunner, DNP Internal Medicine Associates of Jackson Hospital, talks about Coronavirus

Keith Williams Chair Chuck Hudson Vice-Chair John Milton secretary/treasurer Members at Large Sarah ClemmonsPh.D. Joe Gay, MD Mike Nuccio, PA Ron Duell Shareta Wright

What is a MRI of the Head (Brain, IACs, Orbits, pituitary) and what does it do? These studies image the Brain, the Nerves in the Ear, the Eye and Optic Nerve and/or Pituitary Gland (a small gland in the middle of the brain. These studies help to detect abnormalities such as cysts, tumors, MS (Multiple…

What is a Small Bowel Series and what does it do? A small bowel follow through (SBFT) or Small bowel series (SBS) is a fluoroscopic barium study of the small intestine. This test is usually ordered in conjunction with the Upper GI Series (UGI). The patient drinks a contrast medium containing barium sulfate. This contrast…

What is a Modified Barium Swallow and what does it do? A Modified Barium Swallow Study is an objective evaluation of the oropharyngeal swallow mechanism. Fluoroscopic (real-time moving images) and x-rays are taken while the patient swallows different consistencies of food and liquids that contain barium as a contrast material. The study allows for assessment…

What is a Therapeutic Joint Injection and what does it do? Therapeutic joint injections are a minimally invasive treatment option used to relieve pain caused by inflammatory joint conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis and gout. Corticosteroids, used to reduce inflammation and minimize pain as a result, are injected into the affected joint. This…

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