News & Events
Medical Arts Radiology Introduces First Volumetric PET/CT to Long Island
Feb 06, 2012
Medical Arts Radiology introduces the GE Discovery VCT to its Plainview location, offering imrpoved patient safety with new, state-of-the-art crystal technology. PET/CT scanning is a powerful diagnost...
Medical Arts Radiology is Breaking Ground on Meaningful Use with the Implementation of EHR
Mar 16, 2012
"We are absolutely thrilled to have been able to implement EHR, and at the same time, be eligible to receive the Stimulus Act's incentives as they apply to radiology," said Susan Cataro, Systems Adm...
The Scan: MRI - New Tool to Monitor Cholesterol
Feb 06, 2012
Imaging technologies such as angiograms and ultrasounds traditionally used to monitor cardiovascular disease such as atherosclerosis only show the overall size of the plaque buildup. However, a ...
The Scan: Body Parts - Made To Order!
Nov 11, 2011
A technique that has long been used to produce engineering prototypes is now putting 3-dimensional versions of CT scans into doctors' hands. Called "rapid proto...
Medical Arts Radiology has been nominated Best of LI 2012
Nov 11, 2011
We’ve been nominated “Best of LI for 2012″. Voting is simple. Click here or on the banner above, select Medical Arts Radiology in the MRI/Radiology category, agree to the Terms and...
Medical Arts Radiology Sponsors 2011 Suffolk County Podiatric Medical Association's Annual Seminar
Oct 31, 2011
Medical Arts Radiology is a proud sponsors of the 2011 Suffolk County Podiatric Medical Association's annual seminar. The SCPMA were wonderful hosts and the podiatrists who braved the treacherous weat...
Regular Mammograms Reduce Breast Cancer Deaths by More Than 30 Percent
Aug 12, 2011
Regular mammograms reduce breast cancer deaths by more than 30 percent according to a recent landmark trial involving 130,000 women over nearly 30 years. Experts say this ends the deba...
A Thyroid Shield Is Not Recommended For Mammograms
Jul 26, 2011
Use of a thyroid shield during mammograms is not recommended by the American College of Radiology. There is no evidence that increased thyroid cancer is, in any way, related to mammography as per the ...
Welcome to the next generation of OPEN MRI
Jul 06, 2011
Medical Arts Radiology has a variety of open MRI scanners to accomodate large and claustrophobic patients. In the past, physicians were reluctant to send patients for open MRI scans, because ima...
Our staff is committed to IMAGE WISELY - minimize radiation without compromising image quality
Dec 12, 2010
Medical Arts Radiology has taken the pledge to IMAGE WISELY. Our staff is committed to minimizing radiation exposure without compromising image quality. Radiation Safety in Adult Medical Imag...
Keep Medical Imaging Exam History
Oct 15, 2010
It is a good idea to keep track of your medical imaging exams just as may you do for your immunization. Tracking the number and type of scans can be helpful to families and providers. This is importan...
WE CARE! Medical Arts Radiology offers screening mammograms to uninsured women for Pink October.
Sep 21, 2010
Did you know that one in eight women on Long Island develop breast cancer? Most women diagnosed have no family history of the disease. In fact, the most significant risk factor for breast cancer...
Medical Imaging Saves Lives and Lowers Health Care Costs
Sep 17, 2010
Medical imaging exams are directly linked to greater life expectancy, declines in cancer mortality rates, and are generally less expensive to patients and insurers than the invasive procedures that th...
MEDICAL ARTS RADIOLOGY is a proud sponsor of the American Cancer Society's RELAY FOR LIFE
Aug 25, 2010
The Medical Arts staff recently participated in Relay for Life 2010 events in Northport, South Huntington, Patchogue and Plainview. We are proud to support the many individuals involved in Relay...
NYS Emergency Coalition to Save Cancer Imaging is co-founded by Dr. Pradeep Albert
Aug 25, 2010
Co-founded by Dr. Pradeep Albert of Medical Arts Radiology, the New York State Emergency Coalition to Save Cancer Imaging works closely with federal, state and local politicians to ensure access to hi...
FASTER TECHNOLOGY transforms patient care - Optimum Lightpath enables real time collaboration between radiologists and referring clinicians
Aug 23, 2010
Medical Arts Radiology chooses Optimum Lightpath fiberoptic network for fast and secure data transfers. Using Infinitt's state-of-the-art PACS, radiologists at all sites can consult with each o...
Launch of Our New Website
Aug 06, 2010
We're excited to announce the launch of our new website. We encourage you to use our website as a resource to learn more about the imaging procedures we offer at Medical Arts Radiology. ...
MRI vs. CT - What the Heck's the Difference Anyway - Dr. Glenn Gray
Jun 17, 2010
True - at first glance a CT scanner and an MRI scanner look kind of similar. They're both truck-sized metallic hunks of machinery. You lie on a table and slide into their mysterious dark o...
Virtual CT: Colonoscopy Without the Scope - Dr. Glenn Gray
May 17, 2010
Virtual Colonoscopy is a relatively new way of looking at the colon with a CT scan. Sometimes called virtual colonography, it is "virtual," because a computer creates images that look as if they...
Advances in Breast Imaging: What You Need to Know - Dr. Barry R. Morgenstern
May 15, 2010
Recent advances in technology make it easier to diagnose breast cancers at an earlier stage, leading to a higher chance of successful treatment. There is over a 97% five-year survival rate when ...
MRI: Optimum Tool in Prostate Cancer Detection and Treatment - Dr. Michael Shapiro
May 10, 2010
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in American men. Screening for prostate cancer relies on physical exam, PSA level (blood test), endorectal ultrasound and bio...
