The information from the PET scan and from the CT scan is different but complementary. The PET scan shows areas with increased metabolic activity, while the CT scan shows detailed anatomical locations ...

On when should a patient get a PET scan for lung cancer evaluation, Dr Mutua says if a chest x-ray or chest CT scan reveals suspicious findings, a PET scan is the next appropriate step.

Medicare may cover positron emission tomography (PET) scans. If you have a PET scan as an inpatient, Part A will typically cover costs. If you are an outpatient, Part B will cover eligible expenses.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans for pets can cost thousands of dollars, and covering that expense out of pocket can be ...

Should a pregnant woman’s presence be necessary to comfort a small child, specific advice to keep their distance from the child and from other patients who have undergone PET scans or other diagnostic ...

It may not be something you think of when you visit the hospital, but a recent report from CBS reveals that getting a ...

Various scans like CT, MRI, and PET are available, but don't always show the insulinomas." Marti Boss, first author of the study Read the full story here.

The town of Kernersville is having devices installed at four sites that would allow anyone who finds a lost pet to scan the animal for a microchip that could help identify the pet’s owner. Town staff ...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services granted Flyrcado pass-through status starting April 1, allowing separate payments for the imaging agent and the PET/CT scan in hospital outpatient ...