Paving the way for better, faster and more comprehensive Alzheimer’s screening has been the focus of much research and study. The results of a new analysis by the University of California show that the tool to help see signs of the disease earlier is already available to medical professionals. Unfortunately, since the particular test isn’t

While many oncologists and their patients know that PET (positron emission tomography) scans can offer keen insight into cancer development while guiding more effective treatment, a fairly new approved medication is paving the way for more effective PET scanning in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive conditions. Amyvid is an injectable

Patients undergoing treatment for follicular lymphoma are likely to find that computed tomography (CT) scans are commonly ordered to determine response to treatment while helping doctors determine the likelihood of long-term success. New research, however, is showing that the CT might not be the best option for doing so. The positron emission tomography (PET) CT

When your doctor suspects you’ve broken a bone or there’s another issue going on that requires diagnostic testing, an X-ray might be ordered. Sometimes, however, your doctor will request that additional images be taken using a CT scan. Why is this? And, why aren’t X-rays always enough? Those are questions patients looking for answers to

If you’ve never undergone more than a blood test or X-ray, chances are hearing your doctor wants you to go in for a PET/CT scan can throw you off guard a little. This diagnostic procedure, however, is painless and it reveals a lot of valuable information about how your body is working on the inside.

Whereas doctors decades ago had to open the body up to physically see some conditions and diagnose them, physicians of today have a number of less invasive tools at their disposal. When there’s a need to “see” inside and a desire to avoid surgery, PET and CT scans can give doctors the information they need

While most people understand that a blood test will take only a few minutes and X-rays not much longer, having a PET scan ordered can be a little more involved. As a patient, however, there’s really no cause for alarm. This highly effective diagnostic tool enables your doctor to see inside your body more readily

It’s a simple fact that with most forms of cancer early diagnosis is critical for improving the chances of survival. Unfortunately, it’s nearly impossible to catch this disease in its earliest stages unless doctors have a means to truly “see” inside the body. For many, that means waiting until a more invasive biopsy is indicated.

Accurate imaging is crucial for identifying and diagnosing a variety of conditions including heart disease and cancer. The positron emission tomography – PET- scan utilizes a small tracer material that is swallowed or injected – to display the inner workings of the body and allows doctors to determine the state of organ function. A computerized

If your doctor has ordered a PET scan and you’ve never had one before, chances are you have a lot of questions about what to expect. This diagnostic procedure with a funny name is no real cause for alarm, but there are a few things you might need to do to get ready. While a