For Jeri Phillips of Spotsylvania, what began as a doctor’s appointment to discuss spider vein treatments led to the discovery of a potentially dangerous blood clot – and a genetic condition that increases her susceptibility to forming clots. She later learned that the condition affects both her
System Automates Orders Faxed to Imaging Centers
Many referring physicians in the region who order imaging tests for patients fax their prescriptions to one of four outpatient centers of Medical Imaging of Fredericksburg (Medical Imaging). Early this year, the centers introduced a smarter system for handling faxed requests — one that improves Medical
Radiologist Spotlight: James J. Schuster, MD
Dr. James Schuster has been with Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg (RAF) for 12 years. A board-certified diagnostic radiologist, he has additional fellowship training in neuroradiology. Dr. Schuster grew up in suburban Philadelphia. His early plans were to follow his father’s career path
U.S. Task Force Recommends CT Lung Cancer Screening
An influential advisory group, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, has recommended yearly low-dose CT screening for people who are at high risk for lung cancer. “Modeling evidence suggests an annual screening program starting at age 55 years and ending at