Brain CT scans allow for quick imaging of the brain and skull from different angles. This can help show issues such as bleeding, swelling or tumors. Brain CT scans are typically the first test done after …

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 PET scan, …

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 newer, faster machines and …

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 radioactive …

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 look over the …

Jun 17, 2025 · Overview A hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) scan is an imaging procedure used to diagnose problems of the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts. For a HIDA scan, also known as …

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 arteries and …

Apr 2, 2024 · Bone scans aren't usually performed on people who are pregnant or nursing because of concerns about radiation exposure to the baby. Tell your healthcare professional if you are pregnant …

Aug 9, 2025 · CT scans show pictures of the brain or spine to find injuries or tumors. MRI gives detailed images of the brain or spinal cord to find injuries or tumors. Lumbar puncture, also called a spinal …

Jul 8, 2025 · The Lumipulse test is meant to be part of an evaluation for Alzheimer's disease, including physical and medical history and imaging scans of the brain. The accuracy rate is different between …