State health officials are considering three proposals for where to place an advanced metabolic medical scanning device, including one that would place it in Kernersville. Three applicants filed ...

This PET/CT combines functional imaging from the PET scan with specific anatomical images from the CT; if any areas of tumour activity are detected, the superimposed CT scan pinpoints the location.

He estimates a blood analysis like the Lumipulse test might cost $500 to $1,000. A PET scan, by contrast, can cost as much as $6,000 to $8,000.

The Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio is the first blood test aiding Alzheimer's diagnosis by detecting amyloid plaques, offering a less invasive alternative to PET scans. The test ...

The Mahajan Imaging and Labs on Sunday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Positron Emission Tomography - Computed Tomograph (PET-CT) scan machine and a pathology lab in Gurugram aimed at enhanced ...

To prepare for a bone density test, patients should stop taking calcium supplements at least 24 hours before the exam for the most accurate results, says Baum. Wear comfortable, loose clothing without ...

The results showed that patients with amyloid values of over 7.1 in their CSF had PET scans that mostly did not pick up anything abnormal -- meaning they tested negative for Alzheimer's.

What Is a PSMA PET Scan? A PSMA PET scan, or prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography scan, is a recently developed imaging test used for people with prostate cancer. It ...

The median distance a U.S. resident had to travel to access a cardiac PET in 2021 was 19.7 km, or approximately 12 miles. Approximately 44.2 million people lived more than 100 km away from a ...

A PET scan is a type of imaging that can show what’s happening in your body. Learn why you might need one, what makes it different from other types of imaging, how to get ready, and what to expect.