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...
Benefits of Bone Density Tests
MAY 3, 2023Your bone density can decrease as you get older, increasing your risk of developing osteoporosis. A bone density test can help your health care provider determine your bone strength. The...
What Are Myocardial Viability PET Scans?
JANUARY 6, 2023Going in for a cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) scan can be nerve-wracking, especially if you’ve never experienced one before. But worry not — we’re here to provide some insight...
What Are Nuclear Bone Scans?
NOVEMBER 9, 2022When a patient has bone pain, their doctor might order a bone scan. A nuclear bone scan uses radiotracers, which are small amounts of radioactive substances, to recognize differences in...