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...
What is a Nuclear Stress Test?
DECEMBER 1, 2021If your doctor ordered a nuclear stress test, you might have a lot of questions buzzing around your head. Why do you need it? What does it entail? Below, we’ll...
What Is a Bone Scan?
AUGUST 3, 2021A physician may order a bone scan, also referred to as a nuclear bone scan, if they think you may be experiencing a health complication related to the bone. Bone...
How to Prepare for a CT Scan
JULY 20, 2021A CT scan is one of the many diagnostic tests you can get at an imaging center. This procedure is minimally invasive, safe and painless for most patients. It does not require...