Pet scan

Using brain scans that can detect hallmarks of Alzheimer's could improve diagnosis and clinical care of people with dementia and mild cognitive impairment.

Nuclear medicine expert, Dr. Arif Sheikh, discusses the advantages of an FDG PET scan and how a second opinion can help ensure an accurate diagnosis.

A positron emission tomography (PET) scan detects abnormal cell metabolism to diagnose cancer, heart disease, and brain disorders. Learn about the benefits of a PET scan and possible side effects or risks.

Advances in brain imaging technology are getting closer to revealing the shape of our thoughts.

PET scan of an 20 year-old's normal and healthy brain.

What’s the difference between all the different head scans (X-Ray, CT, MRI, MRA, PET scan)? And what do they show in the head? Michael S. Tehrani, M.D.Follow Founder & CEO at MedWell Medical Ever wonder what’s the difference between all the different head scans (xray, CT, MRI, MRA, PET scan) and what theyRead More

What Is a CT Scan? How Does a CT Scan Work? What Is a PET Scan? How Does a PET Scan Work? What Is the Difference Between a CT and PET Scan? How Are PET and CT Scans Similar?

Siemens is improving PET/CT imaging and data quality while reducing radiation exposure. The Biograph mCT Flow PET/CT scanner is a new positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) system that, for the first time ever, overcomes the limitations of conventional bed-based PET/CT with FlowMotion, a revolutionary technology that moves the patient smoothly through the system's gantry, while continuously acquiring PET data.

Learn about the key differences between a CT scan and a PET scan. Discover which type of medical imaging is best suited for your diagnostic requirements.