A bone scan is a nuclear imaging test that can help tell you if you have certain types of bone disease. You may get this kind of scan to see if cancer has spread to your bones or to view how well ...

The mean HU values in three regions of interest (ROI) were measured including right psoas muscle and anterior subcutaneous fat in a soft tissue window for internal calibration, and lumbar vertebrae in ...

Computed tomography -- also known as computed axial tomography, a CT scan, or a CAT scan -- is a tool doctors use to diagnose many types of health problems. Special X-ray equipment creates images ...

Computed tomography (CT) scans are imaging tests that are highly effective at detecting and monitoring bladder cancer. Bladder cancer is a type of urinary tract cancer. It affects the bladder’s ...

Preparation guidelines for a CT scan depend on the type of scan you’re having. If you’re having a bowel scan or a scan with contrast dye, you may need to adjust your diet. Preparation for a CT ...

If you're after something that'll scan larger film or in large batches, then Epson's Perfection V850 Pro Photo flatbed scanner is a great, if very expensive, choice. In this guide, I'll look at the ...

Fortunately, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that Medicare is set to expand its coverage of amyloid PET scans for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease ...

The results showed that 77.9% of the participants had detectable atherosclerosis on CT scans. Additionally, the data revealed that 47.8% of the patients had systolic blood pressure greater than or ...

The study assessed 276 lung cancer patients at a cancer center for existing atherosclerosis on staging computed tomography (CT) scans. Atherosclerosis is when plaque builds up in the arteries, ...