Preparing for a PET scan requires switching to a no-sugar diet the day before the scan. People with diabetes may have special instructions regarding medications. Doctors typically schedule PET ...
Nuclear cardiology is a specialised field in nuclear medicine that evaluates the heart function to help diagnosing conditions ...
Can a patient have a CT scan, diagnostic X-ray examination or MRI scan on the same day as the PET/CT scan? » After a PET scan, how long does a patient need to wait before using public transportation ...
The unit produces radioactive compounds essential for positron emission tomography (PET) scans that detect cancer ... Generic ...
On when should a patient get a PET scan for lung cancer evaluation, Dr Mutua says if a chest x-ray or chest CT scan reveals suspicious findings, a PET scan is the next appropriate step.
AJ Hospital & Research Centre, Mangaluru, has successfully completed a rare and advanced PET-CT scan (Gallium-68 Trivehexin) ...
The information from the PET scan and from the CT scan is different but complementary. The PET scan shows areas with increased metabolic activity, while the CT scan shows detailed anatomical locations ...