The growing use of GLP-1 receptor agonists may affect the interpretation of oncological FDG PET-CT scans, new research ...
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What Is a PET Scan?

A positron emission tomography (PET) scan provides detailed three-dimensional images of your internal body organs and tissue, which helps diagnose a wide range of conditions.
The rise of GLP-1s prescribed for weight loss and type 2 diabetes is leading to potentially misleading patterns in cancer scans.
The growing use of GLP-1 receptor agonists may affect the interpretation of oncological FDG PET/CT scans, new research ...
Researchers have reported that the widespread use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists – prescribed for diabetes and ...
Positron emission tomography (PET) is a type of imaging scan that doctors might use when diagnosing and treating non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). It can be useful for identifying and staging the cancer.
Dr George Owiti, a radiographer at Kericho County Hospital examines the Chest CT results of a patient admitted to the hospital. [James Wanzala, Standard] Despite recent breakthroughs that have ...
What Is a PSMA PET Scan? A PSMA PET scan, or prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography scan, is a recently developed imaging test used for people with prostate cancer. It looks ...
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 ...