Bone scans have been found to overstage prostate cancer at initial staging compared to prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET, according to new research published in the November issue of the ...

Bone density scan results explain the strength of your bones and assess your risk of breaking a bone. Z-scores are used as the measure for adults under 50 and children. Share on Pinterest izusek/Getty ...

Computed tomography (CT) scans of the chest, abdomen, and spine, taken originally to detect problems such as kidney stones or growths on the lungs, can be repurposed through artificial intelligence ...

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to an increased risk of fragility fracture 1. The gold standard diagnostic imaging ...

Preparation guidelines for a CT scan depend on the type of scan you’re having. If you’re having a bowel scan or a scan with contrast dye, you may need to adjust your diet. Preparation for a CT scan ...

Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs. While a DEXA scan is the gold standard for spotting osteoporosis and weak ...

Weight-bearing cone beam computed tomography (WB-CBCT, or simply WBCT), which captures high-resolution 3D images in a natural standing position, has gained increasing interest in recent years. This ...

Osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma are two types of bone cancer primarily affecting children and young adults. While both types of cancer originate in bone tissue, their symptoms, treatment, and location ...

A CT scan has revealed that Zoleka Mandela has cancer in her liver and lungs. The two-time breast cancer survivor says she is ...

Figure 1. A 74-y-old man at initial staging with PSMA PET that demonstrates low uptake in primary tumor (A, arrowhead) and left pelvic side wall node (A, arrow). Bone scan was read as positive by 2 of ...