Medical Blog: Diagnosis, Advances, and Vascular Health
Medicine advances every day, and with it, the methods for diagnosing and treating complex diseases. In this space, Dr. Claudia Lorena Martínez Higueros shares her experience in diagnostic and interventional radiology, as well as knowledge on vascular, oncological, gynaecological, and emergency pathologies.
This blog is intended for patients, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in better understanding how medical imaging can save lives and improve diagnoses.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Physical Principles, Clinical Applications, and Future Directions
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses magnetic fields and radiofrequency waves to generate high-resolution anatomical and functional images. Since its clinical introduction in the 1980s, MRI has become an essential tool in...
Types of Radiology: Specialties, Techniques, and Clinical Applications
Author: Dr. Claudia Martínez Higueros Radiology has evolved remarkably since its origins in the late 19th century. Today, it is no longer a single discipline but rather a comprehensive field encompassing multiple clinical subspecialties and imaging techniques,...
What is interventional radiology and how can it help you?
Medicine has undergone a revolutionary advancement in recent decades, and one of the fields that best exemplifies this transformation is interventional radiology. This specialty combines diagnostic imaging with minimally invasive treatments, allowing for the...
What Is Radiodiagnosis? Fundamentals, Clinical Applications, and the Evolution of the Specialty
Author: Dr. Claudia Martínez Higueros Radiodiagnosis is a cornerstone of modern clinical medicine. With its ability to visualize the internal structures of the human body noninvasively, it plays a central role in identifying, characterizing, and monitoring a wide...
The Importance of Validating Clinical Instruments: How a Questionnaire Can Transform Clinical Practice
Evidence-based medicine is not limited to large clinical trials or cutting-edge technologies. At its core, it involves the rigorous development of tools that enhance healthcare professionals' ability to make informed decisions. Validating a clinical instrument—such as...
How is an aneurysm diagnosed? Key points for detecting it in time.
An Aneurysm is a Silent Condition That Can Have Devastating Consequences if Not Detected in Time.It consists of an abnormal dilation of an artery's wall, which weakens to the point of rupturing. This rupture can lead to severe internal bleeding, potentially fatal....