
‘Closing the loop’ with patient care
When you send an e-Referral to I-MED, it automatically generates a message to your patient. The message has a link to a copy of the referral, and instructions to arrange their radiology appointment.
I-MED expands remote MRI services
I-MED Radiology Network is leading the way in enhancing healthcare accessibility with its innovative Remote MRI program.
Claustrophobia during MRI? - what you need to know
Learn how to manage MRI-related anxiety and claustrophobia with helpful tips, support options, and calming strategies for a more comfortable scan experience at I-MED Radiology.
The role of MRI in the detection of injury and disease
Often referred to as the 'gold standard' of diagnostic imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can produce high-quality, detailed pictures of the inside of the body. Discover the key advantages and uses of this advanced imaging technology.
CT scan 101: everything you need to know
A collection of important resources for patients needing a CT scan. At I-MED Radiology, we’re committed to finding answers, helping your doctor make a clearer diagnosis with the detailed insights CT scans provide across a range of conditions.
Understanding breast density
Dense breast tissue is common and can make cancer detection more challenging. Mammography, coupled with AI-based assessment, offers an objective approach to managing this challenge and enhancing detection accuracy.
Your comprehensive breast care toolkit
Explore our trusted breast care and cancer prevention resources to help you stay informed, proactive, and confident in making decisions about your health. When you need answers, I-MED Radiology is here for you.
Why I-MED Radiology
At I-MED Radiology, when you need answers, we are here to provide the highest quality care and deliver the most accurate diagnostic outcomes.
Protecting yourself and others – the mask works both ways
There has been a lot of confusion since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold about the efficacy of wearing face masks in public. In the early days of the pandemic, there was reluctance to mandate the wearing of face masks because there simply weren’t enough to go around. But now that supply chains are more secure, and most hospitals and health care facilities are properly stocked with PPE, there seems to be no reason not to “mask up”. We asked Dr Ron Shnier, our Chief Medical Officer, to clarify the latest thinking on the mask issue.
Feeling vulnerable? We’re here to help
Yesterday, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer issued an important message to patients: not to neglect your ongoing general medical health. That means don’t put off going to the doctor, or perhaps using the new Telehealth option, if you have illness or injury that needs attention.
An interview with our CMO
The last few months have been extra-busy for our Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ron Shnier, as he helps I-MED Radiology navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. We asked Dr Shnier to help us understand a bit more what the challenges are for practitioners and patients needing diagnostic imaging during the pandemic.
Breast imaging - Dr Lisa Sorger answers your questions
With years of experience as a radiologist with specialist training in breast imaging, Dr Lisa Sorger has guided innumerable women through their breast imaging procedures. She answers the common questions women often have about diagnostic testing for breast cancer.
Victoria House leads the way with dynamic 4D CT imaging
One of the challenges doctors and physiotherapists face when treating musculoskeletal injury is pinpointing which particular structures are causing the patient pain. At I-MED Radiology’s Victoria House, a dynamic new technique known as four-dimensional computed tomography (4D CT) is leading the way in giving doctors the answers they need.
How medical imaging improves the health of women every day
Every day across Australia, women are visiting an I-MED Radiology clinic and undergoing a medical imaging examination to either exclude or diagnose female-specific disorders. From young girls with potential gynecological problems, to excited expectant mothers, to women having examinations to assess for the presence of breast cancer – there are many specific tests to investigate women’s health, which can lead to better and improved patient outcomes.
Imaging technology uncovers secrets from the past
Recently I-MED Radiology’s Darwin team received an unusual request from archaeological enthusiasts the Time Team - an organisation with a keen interest in the archaeology of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.
3D mammography: a new frontier for Canberra breast cancer detection
Beatrice Smith from Canberra’s online ‘Her Magazine’ recently interviewed I-MED Radiologist Dr Neha Singh about the latest techniques in 3D mammography.
Going "filmless" - it's good for the environment
Since the discovery of radiology, X-ray film has been an ever-present sight in doctors’ surgeries, radiologists’ offices and hospital operating theatres. However the digital revolution has changed all that. More and more doctors and patients are choosing to go “filmless”, opting instead to receive their reports and images electronically.
Ultrasound at the Open
Australian Open Tennis Championship players this year will not have to go far for cutting-edge medical imaging and diagnoses.
Sonographer with a passion for patients
When Kathleen Bimiakos embarked on a degree in Nuclear Medicine at the University of Sydney, little did she realise she would end up working in a completely different modality.