Preparing for a PET scan requires switching to a no-sugar diet the day before the scan. People with diabetes may have special instructions regarding medications. Doctors typically schedule PET ...

I am 90 years old. About 20 years ago, I had prostate cancer and went through 43 weeks of radiation. My PSA level in the past ...

The newly published study involved performing PET scans on 22 people with MS and eight healthy controls. Researchers measured the glial activity load on the PET scans, a new measure developed in ...

"Amyloid PET scans tell us if someone has accumulated ... help doctors diagnose various neurodegenerative diseases." In a healthy person without neurological complaints, a brain MRI serves as ...

The whole body or PET CT scan is a comprehensive examination that uses Computed Tomography CT to create detailed images of the entire body Read on to learn if its benefits outweigh the risks for cance ...

Not to be confused with creatures that we keep as pets, the similarly-named PET scan is an imaging modality used in the medical field.

On when should a patient get a PET scan for lung cancer evaluation, Dr Mutua says if a chest x-ray or chest CT scan reveals suspicious findings, a PET scan is the next appropriate step.

Established referral networks with insurance providers improve access to these expensive diagnostic machines, as health insurance typically covers the costs of PET scans, easing the financial burden ...

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