The UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging in San Francisco, California has been an international leader in imaging for over 100 years.

Thomas M. Link, MD, PhD, is Chief of the Musculoskeletal Imaging Section and Clinical Director of the Musculoskeletal and Quantitative Imaging Research (MQIR) Group in the Department of Radiology and ...

MRI magnets have superconducting coil windings, which require very low temperatures (4K) that are achieved by bathing the coils in liquid helium. Quenching is the process whereby there is a rise in ...

CT of the lumbar spine used for measuring the density of the bone with a calibration phantom underneath the patient. Drs. Aenor Sawyer and Thomas Link Scout radiograph showing sections through the ...

Musculoskeletal and Peripheral Nerve Ultrasound orders are to be used for anything pertaining to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, bones, bursa or nerves around the body. They are performed by ...

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What is a Steroid Injection Cortisone (steroid) shots are injections that can help relieve pain and inflammation in a specific area of your body. They're most commonly injected into joints — such as ...

US Hysterosonogram is a comprehensive examination of the uterus, ovaries, and pelvis using ultrasound. Why Get an US Hysterosonogram Exam? US Hysterosonogram is used for evaluating the endometrium for ...

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Prepare for an Ultrasound Guided Fine Needle Aspiration-Thyroid, Lymph node or Soft Tissue What is it? Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) : A very fine, small needle is used to remove fluid and cells from ...

Wellness We value the well-being and work-life balance of our residents. We understand that residency can be challenging, and we strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where residents ...

John Mongan, MD, PhD, is the Associate Chair for Translational Informatics and Professor of Clinical Radiology (Abdominal Imaging and Ultrasound section) in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical ...