Diagnostic Imaging
Medical imaging reveals structures inside the body, enabling radiologists to diagnose disease, monitor its progression, and assess a patient’s response to treatment. It supports clinical decisions from diagnosis to care. Building on a century of expertise, Bayer is committed to advancing innovative products and high-quality services in diagnostic imaging to help enhance patient care.
Healing starts with finding
Finding a disease early can have an important impact on treatment.
A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing disease and injury, using a range of medical imaging techniques, including ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET).
Computed Tomography (CT)
A CT scan combines several X-ray images taken from different angles to provide more detailed information than a two-dimensional X-ray.
This type of scan can be particularly helpful in emergency situations because the images can be produced very quickly.
A CT scan may be carried out to:
- Find and localize a tumor, infection or blood clot
- Detect diseases and monitor the progression of conditions such as cancer and heart disease
- Diagnose muscle and bone disorders, such as bone tumors and fractures
- Guide procedures such as surgery, biopsy and radiation therapy
- Monitor the impact of treatment
- Detect internal injuries and internal bleeding
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
MRI is a type of medical imaging that can examine almost any part of the body, including the brain and spinal cord, bones and joints, breasts, heart and blood vessels, and internal organs such as the uterus, liver or prostate gland.
Using strong magnetic fields and radio waves, MRI can produce extremely clear and detailed pictures of the inside of the body.
Diagnosing Breast Cancer
Early detection is crucial to improve the course of breast cancer, which is the most common type of cancer among women globally. In 2024, there were an estimated 2.4 million women diagnosed with the disease.
Diagnosing Heart Disease
Early diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common form of heart disease, are critical as patients with CAD are at increased risk of potentially fatal complications such as heart attack and stroke.