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Patient experience: Cheryl’s story
This article is part of our Patient Story series, contributed by Cheryl ‘’I would like to point out these incredibly amazing staff members at the Fitzrovia centre for their outstanding ability to engage with their patients in such a professional, positive, humane and...
Embrace The Chill: 6 Ways To Stay Healthy This Winter
As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, it's easy to succumb to the winter blues and neglect our health. However, staying healthy during the winter months is crucial for overall well-being. With a few mindful choices and lifestyle adjustments, you can boost...
Patient Experience: Lesley’s Story
Suffering from Claustrophobia, Lesley was relieved to discover the option of booking an Upright MRI scan of her cervical spine as opposed to the traditional MRI scan, she’d previously dreaded. Upon arrival at the Upright clinic, she was greeted by the Upright...
Upright MRI scans are safer and a cost-effective approach to unsuccessful conventional MRI attempts
Both UpRight/Open MRI scanner designs provide alternative means of accessing this technology compared to the more traditional closed bore design systems, and are often preferred by patients(1,2). By design these are more open and less invasive, providing more space...
How To Help Beat Those Winter Blues!
With Christmas now a distant memory, it’s hardly surprising that many of us might feel a little deflated during Winter. With the festivities now well behind us, we all face the return to routine normality, the continuation of cold, dark days, a lighter bank balance...
Patient experience: Tony’s Story
Tony had needed a full back MRI scan but being claustrophobic, he chose against booking a traditional MRI scan and instead opted for an Upright MRI scan at Leeds Upright Centre. Upon arrival, Tony was greeted by the Upright team who looked after him throughout his...
How Small Changes Can Have a Big Impact on Your Health
Statistically, Spain scores the highest in health, at 92.75 out of 100, while the UK falls behind. Although everyone shares a common goal of living healthier lives, many people struggle with where to start. Starting a healthier lifestyle doesn't require grandiose...
Patient experience: Rebecca’s Story
Upon her arrival at the London Upright Centre for her MRI scan, Rebecca's nerves soon settled down once she met with the London Upright team. "From the moment I stepped foot in the building I was welcomed in such a lovely, calming and supportive manner." ...
Open vs. Closed MRI: Which is better?
Magnetic resonance imaging or MRI machines help doctors get a picture of what is happening inside the patient’s body. These scanners use strong magnetic field gradients and radio waves that provide images of the organs, skeletal, and nervous systems. As helpful as...
Shoulder problems: A pain in the neck?
Shoulder pain is very common, and can be really debilitating. However, sometimes shoulder symptoms can come about with no obvious trigger, and may actually be caused by a problem in the neck, known as cervical radiculopathy.
The Pros of Weight-Bearing MRI over Traditional Imaging
Anyone can benefit from the comfort and convenience of weight-bearing or positional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Unlike traditional imaging, weight-bearing MRIs allow patients to be scanned in a variety of positions including: Standing Lying down In a...
The Pros of Weight-Bearing MRI over Traditional Imaging
In this article, we highlight the pros of positional MRI tests, from flexibility to scanning accuracy.
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