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Irina A. Vasilyeva

Radiologist

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Irina A. Vasilyeva
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry
  • Accepting new patients

How can I boost up my immune system after radiation theraphy?

You have to do nothing. If you really want to, you can drink tea with lemon and ginger.

How much radiation do you get from fluoroscopy?

You get the most from fluoroscopy.

How long does it take for radioactive iodine to leave the body?

Half life for radioactive iodine is 8,02 days afo. irt is a few days.

MRI found many white spots and high flair signals in my head?

You have to send MRI pictures to one of the neuroradiologists. Patient should be seen and MS (multiple sclerosis) should be excluded.

Do CT scans affect fertility?

Not as a whole. But I wouldn't do it if i'm pregnant. It can affect fetus.

Can an X-ray show torn ligaments in the knee?

It is just seen on MRI. Most of the time it is not seen on X-ray.

Can I work while having radiation therapy?

Yes, you can, if the job is not too heavy.

How harmful are x-rays for children?


How harmful x-ray for children? In your case not harmful at all. Information is more valuable, than unlikely possible stochastic effect from x-ray.

What can a CT scan detect in your lungs?

It can detect any nodule or infiltrate in the lungs: pneumonia or tumor. It can also detect pleural effusion.

Why is my 8 year old son complaining of knee pain?

You have to do a strep test, serologic tests for Lime disease, MRI of the knee(s), and tests for juvenile arthritis.
Thank you.

What are MRI results supposed to indicate?

MRI is done when you need to see soft tissue mostly structures better. It will confirm (or not) a clinical suspicion for some disease/injury.