This recognition reflects the work we’re doing at SCAN to champion the health and independence of older adults, while ...

Preparing for a PET scan requires switching to a no-sugar diet the day before the scan. People with diabetes may have special instructions regarding medications. Doctors typically schedule PET scans ...

A newer type of prostate cancer scan called 64 Cu-SAR-bisPSMA found more than twice as many cancer spots as a commonly used PSMA PET scan in men whose prostate-specific antigen (PSA) was rising after ...

PET scans can light up tumors in the body and help doctors determine if they are cancerous or benign (noncancerous). The results of a PET scan help guide medical decisions. A PET scan is a type of ...

A month ago, SCAN Health Plan revealed it would enter a new state with its Medicare Advantage (MA) coverage offerings. Now, the not-for-profit insurer is offering a more detailed look at its slate of ...

A heart PET scan is a noninvasive imaging test that uses a small amount of radiation. It helps doctors understand how the heart functions and whether it is healthy. Cardiac or heart PET scans create ...

The procedure uses radioactive “tracers” injected into your bloodstream that are viewed under specialized imaging equipment. In the case of detecting birth defects, the scan is performed early in life ...

Billionaire Kim Kardashian promoted the use of a Prenuvo scan Wednesday—a preventive full-body scan not covered by insurance—as “lifesaving,” but medical experts have recommended against the practice ...