State of the art diagnostic centre opens in West London
Technology offers the chance of identifying serious illnesses early
Lifesyne advanced diagnostic imaging centres specialise in detecting the signs of disease at the earliest, most treatable stage. The first Lifesyne centre in the UK, opened in Ravenscourt Park this Wednesday for anyone at risk of developing colorectal and lung cancers, as well as coronary heart disease. By using the latest pioneering technology, accurate diagnosis can be achieved by highlighting abnormalities, which may be early indicators of disease, when there is a greater course of treatment options.
The Lifesyne Diagnostic Imaging Centre at Ravenscourt Park Hospital is equipped with London�s first General Electric advanced 16 Detector CT scanner which generates hundreds of detailed cross-sections of the scanned organ called slices, in as little as ten seconds.
Dr John Costello who heads Lifesyne�s medical board stated "We work ethically in partnership with the medical profession to help at risk individuals take advantage of early disease detection technology before they are symptomatic. We believe that through awareness of risk factors and accurate early diagnosis, pre-emptive medicine will become far more widespread. In fact, our vision is that every at risk individual � either through health condition, age, or genetic predisposition � should have access to a Lifesyne scan."
Defining those at risk of lung disease :
� age 45+ with a history of smoking a packet of cigarettes a day
� being subjected to passive smoking through regular exposure to tobacco smoke and ex-heavy smokers.
� family history of lung disease
Defining those at risk of colorectal cancer :
� age 50 and over increased risk and need for examination
� family history of colorectal cancer
� existing bowel conditions such as ulcerative colitis.
Defining those at risk of coronary heart disease
� age 45+,
� family history of CHD, diabetes, hypertension, high lipid levels, obesity, smoking, stress or a sedentary lifestyle.
�At risk� individuals need to obtain a referral to the Lifesyne Centre from their GP. Visitors are accompanied directly to a private scan room where the procedure is explained in the form of a short film. Most scans only take a matter of seconds.
Lifesyne�s team of Consultant Radiologists analyse the scanned data and send a detailed report and any treatment recommendations back to the referring doctor within 24 hours.
Telephone 0845 300 2525 for an information pack or visit www.lifesyne.com or email info@lifesyne.com.
March 21, 2003