Pet scans are used to discover the existence of dementia-inducing Amyloid plaque in the brain for regular clinical use. Based on research published in JAMA Neurology, researchers found out that negative and positive outcomes determined the diagnosis of patients with or without dementia. Researchers enrolled subjects from patients with cognitive impairments to those without dementia.

Amyvid (Florbetapir F 18 injection) is a radioactive agent for PET imaging of the brain in adults to estimate the brain amyloid plaque content in patients who have cognitive decline. The medicine was approved for use by the FDA. Cognitive decline is a situation where a patient has difficulty thinking clearly and rationally and making

Although it’s essential for cancer to be detected early for effective treatment, some cancers are difficult to detect. Imaging techniques are methods of generating pictures of the body and have become an essential element of early detection of many cancers. Imaging also helps in determining the stage and precise cancer locations to help in directing

Radical prostatectomy and radiotherapy are preferred treatment options for localized prostate cancer patients. When the level of the prostate-specific antigen rises after radical prostatectomy, that is an indication of recurrence of prostate cancer, and the patients can still be cured with salvage radiotherapy. Chances for a cure can be maximized by surrounding the extent of

A Computer Tomography scan can assist doctors in detecting cancer. It can also help in identifying the shape and size of the tumor. Most CT scans are usually carried out as an outpatient procedure which is painless and takes about 10 to 30 minutes. CT scans show a cross-section of the body including the organs,

A Stanford University School of Medicine team has developed a PET imaging agent that can predict the response of a tumor to a lung cancer drug with over 80% accuracy. The drug will give more confidence to patients and help oncologists manage their patients better. A patient who responds well to the medication will undergo

PET/CT scanning is continuously growing, but it still requires more understanding by patients to follow the instructions correctly. Before the examination, an explanation of the procedures, side effects, duration of treatment and other instructions need to be communicated to the patient. High anxiety can affect the experience of the patient and interfere with the workflow

Patients likely to respond to cancer therapies that target the PD-1 and PD-L1 proteins can be identified using PET scans. PET scanning is an accurate and non-invasive way to detect cancer in the body. Using PET scan will help doctors to determine the level and stage of cancer and provide the appropriate therapy for patients

A PET scan detects several conditions in the body because it shows the chemical activity of the body explicitly. It provides unique details of the body’s anatomic structure and functions that help in diagnosis and appropriate treatment of cancer.  The more significant detail and high level of accuracy provided by a PET scan allow doctors

Before going  for a CT scan, X-ray, or MRI, many patients may have questions regarding the screening. According to new study, at least one in every five persons say they did not receive any information about the scanning procedure beforehand. Dr. Jay Pahade who is a radiology associate professor at Yale School of Medicine said