Irving, TX – Mar 14, 2020 –Axumin is an imaging technique that helps to detect recurrent cancer early after radiation or surgery. For years, a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test has been the standard testing for recurrent prostate cancer. Standard bone and body scans have not been able to find the location of the disease
PET (positron emission tomography) scans help to deliver clear images of the biological functions of the body. They help to detect disease quicker compared to other imaging techniques like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scans. A PET scan is a highly technological nuclear procedure that is very safe with no known potential
Netspot® is a new imaging technology that helps to accurately diagnose neuroendocrine tumors early. Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) come from hormone-producing cells in various organs in the body. Some are slow-growing and can be cured. But others will enlarge and metastasize without causing any symptoms. Early diagnosis is the only way to get them treated. A
A PET-CT scan is vital in diagnosing cancer with accuracy. A new digital PET CT scanner offers high precision cancer diagnosis. This helps oncologists develop better treatment plans for patients. The digital PET CT is the first UDR detector that helps in identifying smaller lesions in the body. It improves the reproducibility, performance, and accuracy
A Radiologist explains the various imaging techniques used to detect neuroendocrine tumors. Irving, TX – February 13, 2020 –Imaging tests used in neuroendocrine tumors help to diagnose and assess the condition of the tumors. Neuroendocrine tumors can be hard to image, and doctors may use different imaging techniques than the standard scans used for other
A Netspot scan is a novel PET tracer used to detect neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), even the smallest lesions better than any other imaging. Neuroendocrine tumors are quite small and hard to find in their early stages. They can grow anywhere in the body, including the pancreas, stomach, lungs, intestines. Neuroendocrine tumors have cells with many
A Low-dose CT Scan Can Detect Hidden Lung Cancer A low-dose CT scan can help identify lung cancer in smokers with no noticeable symptoms. This helps to find the disease early and administer the right treatment to the patient. The scan is recommended for 55 to 78-year-old smokers or those who quit smoking 15 years
Amyvid imaging is used to detect the presence of amyloid-beta deposits in the brain, indicating Alzheimer’s disease. It is an excellent diagnostic tool for Alzheimer’s disease when used, keeping in mind a patient’s symptoms and age. Positive results from an Amyvid scan confirms the presence of amyloid beta deposits in the brain. Using Amyvid (florbetapir)
A PET scan is a nuclear medicine procedure that images the body’s biological activity to detect disease. It is a quick procedure compared to other imaging techniques. PET scanning requires that a patient be injected with a radioactive trace. This causes apprehension in many patients. However, the radioactive tracer used in the scan is compounded
A Radiologist explains the various radiotracers used in PET-CT imaging procedures. Irving, TX – January 17, 2020 – Positron emission tomography (PET) is a radionuclide molecular imaging technique for detecting, measuring, and monitoring biological activities in the body. It uses positron-emitting radiotracers that are targeted to specific antigens, receptors, enzymes, or transporters. PET images are