Imaging with equipment that combines positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET/CT) provides the special benefits of both in one procedure. It is a highly sensitive imaging technique ...

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» Are members of the nursing and ancillary staff at risk when taking care of patients after PET/CT examination? No, there is no significant risk to the staff taking care of these patients. Radiation ...

The whole body or PET CT scan is a comprehensive examination that uses Computed Tomography CT to create detailed images of the entire body Read on to learn if its benefits outweigh the risks for cance ...

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Currently, the PET-CT scan procedure can accommodate eight patients daily, but Legaspi said plans are in place to scale up to 15 patients as operations become more regular.

—Recently,PET-CT was designated as the gold standard for evaluating response to treatment and identifying patients with elevated risks of disease progression or premature death. Share on Facebook.

Daniel Oguna, a PET CT technologist prepares a patient for a scan procedure at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. [Photo: Standard] The latest and most advanced scan for evaluation of patients ...

Access to advanced diagnostic imaging has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of Gallium-68 Dotatate PET-CT scans now available through Mobile Imaging's mobile service.