What to Know About SPECT Scans and Mental Illnesses
FEBRUARY 29, 2024Health is complex — dozens of factors can go into a diagnosis. To help understand how the human body works internally, medical professionals use tools like single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scans. These scans can give professionals insight into an individual's blood, brain tissue, organs and bones, helping them spot cancer, neurological disorders and more. Recent research has begun to show how neurological imaging can...
When Should You Get a CT Scan?
JANUARY 18, 2024A computed tomography scan (CT scan) uses a combination of X-ray technology and computer processing to create a detailed cross-section of the human body. X-rays give health care professionals a...
Tips to Prevent Worrying After Imaging Tests
OCTOBER 12, 2023For many people, sitting for a medical scan is the easy part — the hard part is waiting for the results. If you find yourself in that situation, you’re not alone....