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MBRHealth Discover a new standard of care in Australia where advanced imaging and regenerative medicine come together.

We specialise in evidence-based regenerative therapies and offer Australia’s most comprehensive Whole Body MRI™, along with Spectral CT imaging.

19/06/2026

Men’s Health Week – Final Day! 🥜

To wrap up Men’s Health Week, we asked some of the boys around the clinic for their number one tip for staying proactive about their health.
The answers were simple, practical, and surprisingly consistent:

- See your GP and stay on top of your health checks
- Keep moving and exercise regularly
- Eat more whole foods and less processed food
- Listen to your body and don’t ignore symptoms
- Have a routine that supports your physical and mental wellbeing

One thing became clear: looking after your health doesn’t require drastic changes. Small actions, done consistently, can make a big difference over time. 💙

A big thanks to the team for sharing their tips (and providing a few laughs along the way). 🤣

We hope this week’s posts have encouraged a few more conversations, health checks, and proactive decisions. 💪

Happy Men’s Health Week! 🎉 🥜

🔍 MENS HEALTH WEEK - June 15th - 21stWhat can Spectral CT tell us about the prostate?While prostate MRI remains the gold...
17/06/2026

🔍 MENS HEALTH WEEK - June 15th - 21st

What can Spectral CT tell us about the prostate?

While prostate MRI remains the gold standard imaging scan for detailed prostate assessment, the prostate is often visible on a contrast-enhanced Spectral CT of the abdomen and pelvis.

In some cases, Spectral CT may reveal suspicious abnormalities or provide additional information that helps guide further investigation and management.

For patients undergoing CT for other clinical reasons, this can sometimes provide valuable incidental information as part of a broader diagnostic assessment.

The right imaging test always depends on the individual patient, their symptoms and their clinical history. This is why imaging should be considered in the context of a discussion between patients and their treating doctor.

📚 This post is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

16/06/2026

Men’s Health Week – Part 2

“Get your nuts scanned.”

It might sound like a joke, but it’s actually solid advice.

Testicular cancer is a common cancer in younger men, and early detection can make a huge difference. If you notice a lump, swelling, discomfort, or pain, don’t ignore it.

The good news? A testicular ultrasound is:
- Quick
- Non-invasive
- Painless
- Usually completed in just a few minutes

Most testicular symptoms turn out to be benign, but an ultrasound can provide answers and peace of mind.

This Men’s Health Week, don’t put off getting checked if something doesn’t feel right. A simple scan today could save you a lot of worry tomorrow.

We accept all radiology referrals. 👋

15/06/2026

Men’s Health Week – Part 1:
A New Way to Look at Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting Australian men, and early detection can make all the difference.

In this case, a 58-year-old gentleman with a previous history of prostate cancer presented with new symptoms that felt different from his original diagnosis.

Traditionally, prostate cancer assessment relies on three key tools:

- PSA blood tests
- MRI
- PSMA PET scans

But could there be another option?

This Spectral CT scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis revealed a new area suspicious for prostate cancer, separate from the patient’s original tumour.

While MRI & PET remain the gold standard for prostate imaging, advanced Spectral CT technology is showing exciting potential in providing additional information and helping identify clinically significant disease.

MEN’S HEALTH WEEK JUNE 15-21A time to recognise that looking after your health isn’t about weakness, fear or waiting unt...
14/06/2026

MEN’S HEALTH WEEK JUNE 15-21

A time to recognise that looking after your health isn’t about weakness, fear or waiting until something goes wrong.
It’s about giving yourself the best opportunity to stay healthy, active and present for the people who matter most.

Many of the biggest health challenges facing men can develop quietly, often without obvious symptoms in the early stages. That’s why prevention, awareness and regular health checks matter.

This week, we encourage all men to take a moment to think about their health.
Whether it’s booking a check-up, getting back into exercise, improving your sleep, or simply having a conversation with your doctor, small steps can make a big difference.

Because your health is one of the most important investments you’ll ever make.

💙 Strong Men Check In Too.

11/06/2026

We are often asked to review scans that have been performed elsewhere, and while second opinions certainly have their place, the answer isn’t always as simple as having another radiologist read the same images.

In radiology, the vast majority of findings are correctly identified. More often than not, the limitation is not the radiologist, it’s the quality of the scan itself.

If the images don’t adequately show the anatomy or pathology, even the best radiologist can only work with the information available.

That’s why, in some situations, a higher quality scan, a different imaging technique, or more advanced imaging technology may provide greater value than simply obtaining another report on the same study.

A second opinion can be helpful, particularly for complex or unusual cases. However, if you’re still searching for answers, it’s worth asking whether the imaging itself is providing enough information.

Sometimes the most valuable second opinion is a better scan.

This post is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

08/06/2026

Not all CT scans deliver the same radiation dose.

In this case, a patient undergoing cancer follow-up imaging had two scans performed just a couple of months apart.

Despite our CT scan covering more anatomy, including the neck, the total radiation dose was significantly lower than the previous study.
Why?

Radiation dose is influenced by many factors,
including:

-The CT technology being used
-The scanning protocol selected
- Patient-specific optimisation
-The expertise of the radiologists and radiographers designing and performing the examination

Modern CT imaging isn't just about image quality. It's also about obtaining the diagnostic information needed while keeping radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.

For patients requiring repeated imaging, particularly in oncology, dose optimisation can be an important part of long-term care.

At MBR Health, every protocol is carefully designed to balance image quality, diagnostic confidence and radiation dose.

WE ACCEPT ALL RADIOLOGY REFERRALS

📚 This case is shared for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

03/06/2026

🚨 Why would someone go temporarily blind when using their arm?

This 79-year-old patient was experiencing episodes of dizziness and vision loss whenever she used her right arm vigorously.

The answer wasn’t in her eyes. It was in her arteries.

Using advanced Spectral CT imaging, we identified a heavily calcified blockage affecting the blood supply to her right arm. To compensate, her body had developed a “steal” phenomenon, diverting blood away from the vertebral artery, one of the arteries that supplies the back of the brain, including the visual centres.

When the arm demanded more blood, the brain received less.
This condition is known as subclavian steal syndrome, and it’s a fascinating example of how symptoms can sometimes originate far from where patients feel them.

Cases like this highlight the importance of looking beyond the obvious and understanding how the entire vascular system works together.

Disclaimer: This case is presented for educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment recommendations. If you have concerns about your health, please seek advice from your treating healthcare professional.

29/05/2026

This patient had all the symptoms of endometriosis, yet multiple scans came back as “normal”.

Using our dedicated endometriosis MRI protocol on a 3T scanner, we identified three tiny areas of disease, each measuring only a few millimetres.

One lesion was located behind the peritoneum, another in the right tubo-ovarian region, and evidence of adenomyosis was also present within the uterus.

These findings may be small, but for a patient who has been searching for answers, they can be life-changing.

Endometriosis MRI examinations include specialised high-resolution sequences and Enzian scoring, providing surgeons with a detailed roadmap to help locate and treat disease during surgery.

Most people think of back pain as a “disc problem.”But the spine is supported by an entire stabilising system, including...
26/05/2026

Most people think of back pain as a “disc problem.”

But the spine is supported by an entire stabilising system, including deep muscles that are rarely discussed outside advanced spinal imaging and rehabilitation.

One of the most important is the multifidus muscle.

The multifidus is a small but critical stabilising muscle that helps control movement and support the spine at a segmental level.

In many patients with chronic back pain, disc injury, nerve irritation, or post-surgical symptoms, this muscle can become inhibited, wasted, or replaced by fat over time.

What’s particularly interesting is that symptoms may improve while the muscle itself never fully recovers.

In some patients, persistent dysfunction is not simply related to the disc, but to the secondary muscular and neurological changes occurring around the spine.

Advanced MRI allows us to assess these deeper structural changes in far greater detail, including muscle wasting, fatty infiltration, denervation change, and asymmetry that may contribute to ongoing pain or instability.

The spine is not just discs and bones. It is a dynamic system involving joints, nerves, biomechanics, and the muscles that stabilise them all.

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