How To Prepare For One The whole body PET scan (PET stands for Positron Emission Tomography) is a safe, non-invasive imaging technique that can create detailed pictures of organs and tissues inside the body. A whole body PET scan can be used as part of the early diagnosis process, assisting your physician in choosing the […]
Do You Worry About A Loved One Getting Forgetful?
Empower Yourself With A Brain PET Living with a loved one suffering from cognitive decline is difficult; in particular, there is tremendous difficulty in choosing the course of treatment to pursue. You want to do what is right, but with as little added stress as possible; as a matter of face, just receiving a diagnosis […]
Top 5 Reasons To Choose Glendale MRI
You’ve talked with your doctor and determined diagnostic imaging is required to accurately diagnose your condition. You have several choices of where to go for your procedure. Why choose Glendale MRI? Here are the top five reasons. (1) ACR accredited State of the Art Equipment: Advanced technology makes for a better diagnosis so Glendale MRI uses […]
What Exactly Is Diagnostic Imaging?
The phrase “diagnostic imaging” can refer to a variety of non-invasive processes that doctors use to see inside a patient’s body. In other words, they are processes that let doctors see inside without cutting the patient. Most people find that diagnostic imaging works well for them because the methods are quicker and less painful than […]
When it Comes to Oncology, Sodium Fluoride Imaging Could Save Your Life
Imaging technology has improved dramatically in the last few decades. For the field of oncology, early detection is everything. Cancers that are found early are usually more easily treated and less likely to return. Advances in the sensitivity of imaging technology can literally save lives when it comes to the detection of cancers through medical […]
Why has my doctor ordered a PET/CT?
Doctors use PET and CT scans to look inside patients’ bodies so they can diagnose a range of health conditions, including cancer, poor blood flow, and brain abnormalities. Both are non-invasive options that give doctors a lot of diagnostic information. Although the two types of scans differ in some ways, they are very similar from […]