An ultrasound involves high-frequency sound waves that are used to create images of body cavities and soft body tissue. The most common procedure connected to ultrasounds is checking a baby’s development during a woman’s pregnancy, but there are many other uses for this non-invasive ... [Read More]
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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]
Why You Shouldn’t Empty Your Bladder When Preparing for an Ultrasound
The answer is simple: one of the most common areas on the body to be examined through an ultrasound scan is the abdomen. Depending on the internal structure that is to be scanned, the bladder may need to be full for better visualization. This is because of the nature of sound waves and the way they ... [Read More]
PET Scan ‘Marker’ – New Way to Track ALS
If you know anyone with Lou Gehrig’s disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), you know that it is an insidious disease that slowly takes mobility away from its victims. ALS causes degeneration of neurons in the brain called motor neurons that control the muscles. Those who suffer from ALS ... [Read More]