Brain CT scans can help healthcare professionals during procedures such as biopsies, where a small sample of brain tissue is taken for testing. Brain CT scans also are used to guide brain …

May 7, 2024 · CT scans have many benefits that outweigh any small risk. Healthcare professionals use the lowest dose of radiation to get the needed medical information. And …

May 24, 2025 · Other tests look for prostate cancer all over the body. These tests include the PSMA PET scan and other PET scans, such as the choline C-11 PET scan, fluciclovine F-18 …

Apr 16, 2025 · A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that can help reveal the metabolic or biochemical function of the body's tissues and organs. The PET scan uses a …

May 31, 2025 · A coronary calcium scan is a special computerized tomography (CT) scan of the heart. It looks for calcium deposits in the heart arteries. A buildup of calcium can narrow the …

Apr 30, 2025 · Monitoring. Certain treatments, such as new treatments for Alzheimer's disease, require monitoring with brain MRI scans to determine safety and efficacy. Your healthcare …

Brain scans known as fluorodeoxyglucose PET, also called FDG PET, may be used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. FDG PET scans show areas of the brain where nutrients aren't properly …

After the test If you haven't been sedated, you can resume your usual activities immediately after the scan. Results A doctor specially trained to interpret MRI scans, called a radiologist, will …

Feb 7, 2024 · Doctors recommend lung CT scans to look for signs of lung cancer in current and former heavy smokers. Find out what to expect during lung cancer screening.

A PET scan can compare brain activity during periods of depression (left) with normal brain activity (right). An increase of blue and green colors, along with decreased white and yellow …