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Diagnostic Tests

20 Oct 2026

3 Min

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): What it detects and when it is indicated

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive diagnostic imaging test that uses magnetic fields and radiofrequency waves (without emitting radiation) to produce detailed, high-definition 3D images of the inside of the body.

Diagnostic Tests

05 Oct 2026

7 Min

How to speed up the diagnostic process: The advantages of having a private medical test.

When a doctor requests a diagnostic test (such as an MRI, a CT scan, an ultrasound, or an endoscopy), getting the results quickly is essential to start the right treatment. However, waiting times for these tests can sometimes stretch to weeks or even months.

Diagnostic Tests

28 Sep 2026

3 Min

Do you need an urgent CT scan or PET-CT scan? When to choose a private center.

In certain medical scenarios, time is not just a matter of comfort, but a clinical necessity. When a doctor requests an urgent CT scan or a PET-CT test, it is usually to confirm a suspected diagnosis, evaluate treatment progress, or plan an intervention as a priority.

Diagnostic Tests

02 Sep 2026

4 Min

CT Scan (TAC): when is it indicated and what diseases it helps detect

A CT scan (Computed Tomography), also popularly known as a CAT scan or scanner (TAC in Spanish), is one of the most widely used and decisive diagnostic imaging tests in modern medicine. It allows for a precise three-dimensional X-ray of the inside of the body in just a few seconds.

Specialties

28 Aug 2026

5 Min

PSA: when is it recommended to take this test

The PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) blood test is one of the most important tools in modern urology for the prevention and early detection of prostate pathologies. It consists of a simple blood draw that measures the concentration of this protein produced by the prostate gland.

Diagnostic Tests

04 Aug 2026

4 Min

Do you have to wait months for an MRI? Here is how you can get the test done quickly at a private clinic

When a doctor requests a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan, the goal is usually to get a clear diagnosis to start treatment as soon as possible. However, appointment wait times can sometimes take longer than desired.

Diagnostic Tests

30 Jul 2026

4 Min

Full Body Medical Check-up: what it includes and why it is the most advanced health check

A Full Body Medical Check-up (or whole-body health check) is the most advanced preventive medicine program currently available. Unlike conventional health checks, this assessment uses state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging technology to comprehensively evaluate the condition of vital organs, the vascular system, and the brain before the first symptoms appear.

Diagnostic Tests

28 Jul 2026

4 Min

Colonoscopy: when to have it and how to prepare

A colonoscopy is the most effective medical test for exploring the inside of the colon and rectum. It allows for the early detection of abnormalities such as polyps, the diagnosis of intestinal diseases, and the prevention of colon cancer.

Diagnostic Tests

24 Jul 2026

3 Min

What is the difference between an MRI, a CT scan, and a PET-CT scan?

When it comes to making an accurate diagnosis, medical technology offers us various tools. It is very common to confuse tests such as MRIs, CT scans, and PET-CT scans, since they all allow us to see inside the human body. However, they use entirely different technologies and are prescribed for different purposes.

Specialties

02 Jul 2026

3 Min

Cystitis and thrush in summer: how to tell them apart

Heat, humidity and long hours in a wet swimsuit make two very common conditions more frequent in summer: cystitis and vaginal thrush (candidiasis). Both affect the intimate area, both get worse with heat, and that is why many women confuse them.

Specialties

22 Jun 2026

3 Min

Elevated PSA: the imaging that changes everything

Elevated PSA. No pain, no symptoms, and no obvious signs that something might be wrong.

Specialties

28 May 2026

3 Min

Stiffness in the hands and fingers: causes, treatment and rehabilitation

Hand and finger stiffness may be caused by osteoarthritis, injuries, scars or conditions. Learn when to seek medical advice and how rehabilitation can help.