Screening services at UT Southwestern Medical Center can identify potential health problems before they become advanced, leading to more effective treatment and a greater likelihood of full recovery.

Some of the conditions our radiologists screen for include:

• Aortic aneurysms
  
• Osteoporosis
  
• Heart disease
  
• Lung cancer
  
• Breast cancer
  
• Ovarian cancer
  
• Prostate cancer
  
• Colon cancer
  
• Pregnancy complications and birth defects

Technologies such as computed tomography (CT) scans, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used to visualize the interior of the body and assess functionality and condition. These cutting-edge imaging tools allow physicians and specialists to make accurate diagnoses and prescribe targeted treatments and therapies.