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Maurice Hale, MD
Radiologist
Dr. Maurice Hale is a radiologist practicing in Glendale, CA. Dr. Hale specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
33 years
Experience
Maurice Hale, MD
- Glendale, CA
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Confused MRI and nuclear bone scan?
A nuclear bone scan following an MRI for nonspecific bone lesions is recommended to further evaluate the lesions for radiotracer uptake which can strengthen, confirm or exclude READ MORE
A nuclear bone scan following an MRI for nonspecific bone lesions is recommended to further evaluate the lesions for radiotracer uptake which can strengthen, confirm or exclude malignancy as their cause. Nuclear bone scan may also detect additional heretofore undetected bone lesions that can change treatment and prognosis.
MRI of brain?
There is no “a” mass is a typo. It should read there is no mass.
Urethral stricture?
The two least invasive ways to diagnose urethral stricture are: retrograde urethrogram and urethral ultrasound.
Can I drink alcohol after a dye CT scan?
It is not recommended that patients drink alcohol after contrast ct. 8 500ml glasses of water are recommended.
What is mediastinal metastasis?
Mediastinal Mets is a nonspecific term for spread of cancer from another source to the lymph nodes in the chest. There are such nodes in the superior, anterior, middle and posterior READ MORE
Mediastinal Mets is a nonspecific term for spread of cancer from another source to the lymph nodes in the chest. There are such nodes in the superior, anterior, middle and posterior mediastinum and any or all may be affected. There are also hilar lymph nodes which refer to the proximal pulmonary vessel regions. The more compartments involved Implies a worse prognosis.
X-rayed twice
Yes, PA and lateral cervical spine x ray imparts very little radiation and by itself causes no immediate or long term harm. Numerous x rays, however, could be harmful in younger READ MORE
Yes, PA and lateral cervical spine x ray imparts very little radiation and by itself causes no immediate or long term harm. Numerous x rays, however, could be harmful in younger patients due to radiation exposure of the thyroid. X rays and especially CT scans should be kept to a minimum.
