Pet scan

A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that uses a special dye with radioactive tracers. Learn why it’s performed and how to prepare.

Siemens is improving PET/CT imaging and data quality while reducing radiation exposure. The Biograph mCT Flow PET/CT scanner is a new positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) system that, for the first time ever, overcomes the limitations of conventional bed-based PET/CT with FlowMotion, a revolutionary technology that moves the patient smoothly through the system's gantry, while continuously acquiring PET data.

Using brain scans that can detect hallmarks of Alzheimer's could improve diagnosis and clinical care of people with dementia and mild cognitive impairment.

Nuclear medicine expert, Dr. Arif Sheikh, discusses the advantages of an FDG PET scan and how a second opinion can help ensure an accurate diagnosis.

What’s the difference between all the different head scans (X-Ray, CT, MRI, MRA, PET scan)? And what do they show in the head? Michael S. Tehrani, M.D.Follow Founder & CEO at MedWell Medical Ever wonder what’s the difference between all the different head scans (xray, CT, MRI, MRA, PET scan) and what theyRead More

Learn about the key differences between a CT scan and a PET scan. Discover which type of medical imaging is best suited for your diagnostic requirements.

The University of Wisconsin, Section of Hematology & Medical Oncology/via Associated PressThis image, provided by The University of Wisconsin, Section of Hematology & Medical Oncology and taken from a FLT-PET scan of a 47-year old woman, shows that leukemia...

Researchers report the results of MRI scans and psychological testing show marked improvements in memory for ten Alzheimer's patients following treatments with programmatic and personalized therapy.

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Navigating the Maze of Brain Imaging: When it comes to assessing brain damage, modern medicine offers a variety of imaging techniques. From MRI and CT scans to PET scans, each method provides a uniq...