Ever since German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen accidentally discovered X-rays in the late 19th century, imaging has revolutionized the medical field – offering a window into the mysterious and sometimes perplexing human body. Within a year of his stroke of accidental genius, radiology departments were ... [Read More]
DaTSCAN
What is a DaTSCAN™?
SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) scans belong to a specialized class of diagnostic nuclear medicine, or nuclear imaging scans, which provide more detailed images than either X-ray or MRI technology. Prior to the SPECT scan, a very small amount of tracer material, a diagnostic ... [Read More]