• METHODS: This paper will describe the principles, technical considerations, and applications of stereotactic navigation-guided endoscopic spine surgery. (bvsalud.org)
  • Despite the advent of modern neurosurgical techniques, including stereotactic brain biopsy and aspiration, better culturing techniques to identify the infectious agent, new antibiotics, and modern non-invasive neuroimaging procedures, brain abscess still poses a public health challenge, especially in developing countries. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To study crypt budding in situ and in three dimensions (3D), we employ X-ray micro-computed tomography to image intact colons, and a new method we developed (3D cyclorama) to digitally unroll them. (southampton.ac.uk)
  • MRI is more accurate than either digital rectal examination (DRE) or transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) biopsy in preoperative anatomical localization of PCa [ 5 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Thus, the nail surgeon should be equipped with knowledge of nail pathology, surgical techniques and instrumentation, anesthesia, preoperative evaluation, management of complications, and wound care and healing after surgery. (medscape.com)
  • An artery occlusion may be missed with magnetic resonance imaging if magnetic resonance angiography is not performed. (springer.com)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides incremental value to clinical findings in staging patients of intermediate risk. (hindawi.com)
  • Background: Autistic individuals might undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination for clinical concerns or research. (hes-so.ch)
  • The recently concluded Multicentric European Study on Magnetic Resonance Imaging of soft Tissue Tumors observed 26 tumors of muscular origin out of a total of almost 800 randomly reported cases [14]. (5y1.org)
  • The diagnosis of knee pain is delayed in cases with no soft-tissue mass, magnetic resonance imaging is the gold standard for diagnosis, and surgeons should not discharge patients with sciatic nerve schwannoma from routine follow-up to avoid the risk of missed recurrence. (jocr.co.in)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (Fig. 2) showed a fusiform-shaped mass with tapered ends of the sciatic nerve just above the popliteal fossa area, with multiple small ring-like structures hypodensity in T2WI and T1C+GD, normal popliteal vessels, and no intra-articular pathology. (jocr.co.in)
  • Three-dimensional constructive interference in steady state (3D CISS) is a steady-state gradient-echo sequence in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that has been used in an increasing number of applications in the study of brain disease in recent years. (mdpi.com)
  • Diagnostic radiography designates the technical aspects of medical imaging and in particular the acquisition of medical images. (wikipedia.org)
  • The introduction of digital technologies brought great opportunities to reduce radiation dose while maintaining diagnostic image quality. (hes-so.ch)
  • The Department of Medical Imaging Services within Saskatchewan Health Authority is committed to improving the healthcare of patients by providing excellence in diagnostic imaging and treatment. (usask.ca)
  • Our goals are that its members provide comprehensive diagnostic imaging by the most appropriate radiological evaluation and thus deliver the highest professional quality of care with optimal patient outcomes. (usask.ca)
  • The goal of this elective is to develop a better understanding of Diagnostic Radiology as a medical specialty through exposure to the major imaging modalities in the department, by observing the imaging workflow and attending rounds, and through self-learning. (usask.ca)
  • PET-CT has revolutionized medical diagnosis in many fields, and has become the diagnostic imaging modality of choice for procedures in oncology, surgical planning, radiation therapy and cancer staging. (healthcareontime.com)
  • Vascular lesions of the hand are common and are distinct from vascular lesions elsewhere because of the terminal vascular network in this region, the frequent hand exposure to trauma and microtrauma, and the superficial location of the lesions. (springer.com)
  • Vascular lesions in the hand may be secondary to local pathology, a proximal source of emboli, or systemic diseases with vascular compromise. (springer.com)
  • Vascular lesions in the hand may be secondary to local pathology (e.g. tumour, malformation, trauma, iatrogenic cause, or drug injection), a proximal source of emboli (e.g. dissections or aneurysms), or systemic diseases with vascular compromise (e.g. rheumatic and vaso-occlusive diseases). (springer.com)
  • Since the orbit is a relatively small anatomical area with little wasted space, space-occupying lesions that increase orbital volume may result in proptosis of the globe and may adversely affect visual and extraocular muscle function. (medscape.com)
  • In two fundamental papers based on lesions seen by the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology over a 10-years period, Kransdorf reported 311 benign tumors af muscular origin (leiomyomas) out of a total of 18.677 benign soft tissue tumors, or 1.7 % [ 32]. (5y1.org)
  • [ 1 , 2 ] Radiologists who interpret mammograms encounter calcifications on a daily basis (see the images below) and must be able to identify typically benign breast calcifications that do not require biopsy to prevent unnecessary procedures and to reduce patient anxiety. (medscape.com)
  • Students will be scheduled to a range of imaging modalities and will work with various radiologists and residents in Saskatoon or Regina. (usask.ca)
  • A radiographer is a health professional who assists radiologists in producing images for diagnosis and treatment. (w-radiology.com)
  • Also, our group has published a study regarding ARFI elastography for the differential diagnosis of normal and diffuse thyroid pathology. (healthcare-in-europe.com)
  • Ongoing studies are also evaluating ARFI for the assessment of diffuse thyroid pathology of hepatic and thyroid nodules. (healthcare-in-europe.com)
  • Dr. Orloff performs minimally invasive ultrasound-guided procedures such as radiofrequency ablation for the nonsurgical management of appropriate thyroid pathology. (stanford.edu)
  • Other morphological imaging modalities (CECT, MRI) may therefore also be necessary to obtain more precise anatomic information. (lookformedical.com)
  • Research into the application and interpretation of medical images is usually the preserve of radiology and the medical sub-discipline relevant to medical condition or area of medical science (neuroscience, cardiology, psychiatry, psychology, etc.) under investigation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Shifa4U has partnered with the top radiology centres to provide you with Class A imaging services at discounted prices. (shifa4u.com)
  • Radiology is a branch of medicine facilitating in analyzing images produced by modalities, such as X-rays , CT, MRIs , ultrasounds, and PET. (w-radiology.com)
  • Radiology is a discipline wherein medical images are used to diagnose and treat different conditions. (w-radiology.com)
  • Interventional radiology (IR) is a specialty wherein the radiologist performs minimally invasive procedures using imaging techniques as guidance. (w-radiology.com)
  • Radiographers are stationed in the radiology and imaging department in hospitals. (w-radiology.com)
  • Other modalities involve a more in-depth view of specific areas in the body, such as angiography, fluoroscopy, positron emission tomography (PET scan), contrast radiography, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. (w-radiology.com)
  • Breast calcifications are a common mammographic finding, present on over 80% of images, and they are usually benign. (medscape.com)
  • Finally, on the basis of the interpretation, the radiologist can make an informed decision about whether the calcifications identified are benign and do not require biopsy or whether the appearance of the calcifications warrants biopsy. (medscape.com)
  • Although screening mammography remains the only modality demonstrated to reduce death from breast cancer, 70-80% of biopsies performed for suspicious mammographic findings (masses and calcifications) are benign. (medscape.com)
  • To describe and quantify the imaging spectrum on chest radiography using a severity index, and to correlate the severity of disease with prognosis. (ajol.info)
  • Conventional Radiography is an imaging modality performed routinely that requires the use of efficient technology and techniques optimised to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure to the patients. (hes-so.ch)
  • Conclusion: the number of XAI publications in medical imaging is increasing, primarily focusing on applying XAI techniques to MRI, CT, and radiography for classifying and predicting lung and brain pathologies. (hes-so.ch)
  • Radiography is an imaging technique utilized to view internal parts of the body or industrial components. (w-radiology.com)
  • In medical radiography, there are several modalities used in producing images. (w-radiology.com)
  • A knee joint examination showed no tenderness on the joint line and anatomical landmarks, no palpable masses, and a symmetrical range of motion and symmetrical pulses. (jocr.co.in)
  • Using anterior and posterior-axillary lines as anatomical landmarks, each chest wall was divided into six lung regions: upper and lower parts of the anterior, upper and lower parts of the lateral, and upper and lower parts of the posterior chest wall [ 19 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The widest spectrum of in house laboratory tests and imaging investigations are available nowhere, other than at IDC. (shifa4u.com)
  • However, a wide spectrum of tendon pathologies is put under the umbrella entity of tendinopathy based on some common features [ 3 ] (Table ​ (Table1), 1 ), leading to an impression that there is no single general pathogenesis or aetiology involved which can explain all conditions. (tenniselleboog.nl)
  • With these goals in mind, this article reviews the nail anatomy and focuses on common nail pathologies with the corresponding surgical techniques used for their diagnosis and treatment. (medscape.com)
  • We studied 5 consecutive cases of GCT involving the distal radius operated by en-bloc resection of tumor followed by reconstruction with ipsilateral non-vascularized fibular graft with a minimum 1 year follow-up. (jbstjournal.com)
  • During surgery, CBCT and NIR fluorescence imaging of ICG was used to map and guide the SLNB resection. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Intraoperative use of ICG to guide fluorescence resection resulted in identification of all lymph nodes identified by pre-operative CT. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Review global and diffuse myocardial pathologies by means of T1 maps, T2 maps, and T2* maps. (philips.jo)
  • In the case of tumours for instance ultrasound guided aspiration is extremely accurate. (healthcare-in-europe.com)
  • To determine the demographics, management, and the variables that affect the outcome in subjects with brain abscesses treated at a single centre over an 11-year period, we retrospectively analysed data in 60 patients with brain abscesses surgically treated with stereotactically guided aspiration or open craniotomy excision in Shanghai Changzheng Hospital between January 2001 and December 2011. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Stereotactically guided aspiration is an effective treatment for brain abscess with an overall favourable outcome. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Two primary treatments are used to manage brain abscesses: stereotactically guided aspiration and open craniotomy excision. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Stereotactically guided aspiration is the therapy of choice over open craniotomy excision because it is less invasive, thus reducing the likelihood of neurological sequelae. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Recognizing the potential connection between shoulder pain and lung pathology is essential for early diagnosis and improved outcomes. (com.bd)
  • Due to this anatomical arrangement, any disease or pathology affecting the apex of the lung can potentially influence the neighboring shoulder region. (com.bd)
  • Diseases or pathologies of the lung, especially at its apex, can cause pain that is perceived in the shoulder or upper arm. (com.bd)
  • Lung (n = 82) and brain (n = 74) pathologies, Covid-19 (n = 48), Alzheimer's disease (n = 25), brain tumors (n = 15) are the main pathologies explained. (hes-so.ch)
  • We conducted an ultrasound study to investigate echocardiographic artifacts in mechanically ventilated patients with lung pathology. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Lung atelectasis and/or pleural effusion may create a mirror image, intracardiac artifact in mechanically ventilated patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In this report, we describe how the application of the two modalities has led us to discover an echocardiographic artifact that is generated by pathologic alterations in the lung parenchyma. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In this way, anomalies of the lung parenchyma, usually in dependant and dorsal lung regions, could be easily distinguished from liver or spleen [ 18 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Within a given region of interest, all regional lung was scanned via adjacent intercostal spaces with good acoustic windows. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Pyogenic infections of the spine most frequently involve the lumbar spine (58%), followed by the thoracic (30%) and cervical (11%) regions. (wheelessonline.com)
  • However, a clinical dilemma as to the scope of cervical lymph node management can arise when the patient has a clinically N0 neck, as 20-30% of patients have occult regional disease not detectable on pre-operative imaging or clinical examination [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The most recent National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) clinical practice guidelines for head and neck oncology and National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines addresses the clinical dilemma of the N0 neck in early stage (T1/T2) oral cancer, stating that sentinel lymph node biopsy is an alternative to elective neck dissection for identifying occult cervical metastasis [ 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The Golby Lab is a translational multidisciplinary group of investigators focusing on functional brain mapping using both structural and functional imaging techniques to guide neurosurgical planning and intra-operative decision making. (dana-farber.org)
  • We use multiple functional brain mapping techniques (fMRI, diffusion tensor imaging, and intracranial EEG) and structural and molecular imaging techniques to better define individual functional anatomy in patients with neurosurgical diseases, cross-validate information acquired through different techniques, and gain a better understanding of the relationship between these different brain signals. (dana-farber.org)
  • Although imaging of removed organs and tissues can be performed for medical reasons, such procedures are usually considered part of pathology instead of medical imaging. (wikipedia.org)
  • Pulmonary embolism cannot be ruled out, although this is not possible with any other imaging procedures either, including spiral CT. (healthcare-in-europe.com)
  • Tips & Tricks for Optimal Needle Visualization in Ultrasound-Guided Procedures. (rit.edu)
  • CBCT scanning is increasingly being integrated into interventional procedures as an in-room imaging system. (biomedcentral.com)
  • These procedures are guided by real-time imaging to allow for precision and detection of abnormalities. (w-radiology.com)
  • Commonly explained tasks include classification (n = 89), prediction (n = 47), diagnosis (n = 39), detection (n = 29), segmentation (n = 13), and image quality improvement (n = 6). (hes-so.ch)
  • Vibroarthrography describes the detection of joint pathologies by analysis of vibrations emitted during joint movement. (easychair.org)
  • Testicular biopsy is indicated in azoospermic men with a normal-sized testis and normal findings on hormonal studies to evaluate for ductal obstruction, to further evaluate idiopathic infertility, and to retrieve sperm. (medscape.com)
  • Although muscle tumors have been well described and classified histologically, imaging techniques have remained of limited use in specifying the tissue diagnosis of these masses. (5y1.org)
  • In T 2 -weighted imaging, regions of PCa show decreased signal intensity relative to normal peripheral (PZ) tissue because of increased cell density and a loss of prostatic ducts [ 8 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • They are considered less invasive and quicker than a traditional tissue biopsy. (blogspot.com)
  • Resources and content provided in this guide are related to diseases that can use ultrasound. (msjc.edu)
  • Medical imaging is the technique and process of imaging the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention, as well as visual representation of the function of some organs or tissues (physiology). (wikipedia.org)
  • Medical imaging also establishes a database of normal anatomy and physiology to make it possible to identify abnormalities. (wikipedia.org)
  • Medical imaging seeks to reveal internal structures hidden by the skin and bones, as well as to diagnose and treat disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • All anatomical structures of the orbit can give rise to neoplasia. (medscape.com)
  • Direct extension from contiguous anatomical structures, lymphoproliferative disorders, and hematogenous metastasis results in secondary orbital invasion. (medscape.com)
  • This imaging test is commonly used to image the structures in your head including brain and the surrounding bones. (shifa4u.com)
  • This finding is nonspecific, however, because other diseases such as prostatitis or hyperplasia can also cause low signal intensity in T 2 -weighted imaging [ 9 - 12 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Measurement and recording techniques that are not primarily designed to produce images, such as electroencephalography (EEG), magnetoencephalography (MEG), electrocardiography (ECG), and others, represent other technologies that produce data susceptible to representation as a parameter graph versus time or maps that contain data about the measurement locations. (wikipedia.org)
  • Medical imaging is often perceived to designate the set of techniques that noninvasively produce images of the internal aspect of the body. (wikipedia.org)
  • The term "noninvasive" is used to denote a procedure where no instrument is introduced into a patient's body, which is the case for most imaging techniques used. (wikipedia.org)
  • Many of the techniques developed for medical imaging also have scientific and industrial applications. (wikipedia.org)
  • Recently, the clinical availability of advanced CT imaging techniques, such as dynamic CTA and super-high-resolution (SHR)-CTA, has increased. (springer.com)
  • The sensitivity and specificity of T 2 -weighted imaging for PCa vary widely due to differences in imaging techniques, reference standards, criteria for defining disease involvement on MRI, and interobserver variability [ 6 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Current sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) techniques, including use of radioisotopes, have disadvantages including the use of a radioactive tracer. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Since imaging techniques lack specificity, it is not possible to classify tumors by their radiological appearance. (5y1.org)
  • Radiographers possess skills and knowledge in radiologic technology and imaging techniques to produce the best possible results and accuracy. (w-radiology.com)
  • However, Lin and colleagues reported that proptosis of less than 4 mm might go undetected, obscuring occult pathology. (medscape.com)
  • 2. Compared with other imaging methods, what are the advantages and disadvantages of ARFI? (healthcare-in-europe.com)
  • Purpose: to review eXplainable Artificial Intelligence/(XAI) methods available for medical imaging/(MI). (hes-so.ch)
  • A radiographer 's knowledge in operating medical imaging technology allows the radiologist to obtain a precise image and careful diagnosis. (w-radiology.com)
  • A radiographer is a community college- or university-trained healthcare professional who uses their knowledge to assist patients in producing optimal imaging. (w-radiology.com)
  • Radiographers or radiologic technologists specialize in operating imaging equipment , such as X-ray machines, sonograms, CT scans, MRI scans, and PET scans. (w-radiology.com)
  • See 15 Fingernail Abnormalities: Nail the Diagnosis, a Critical Images slideshow, to help identify conditions associated with various nail abnormalities. (medscape.com)
  • Using image-based localisation and a proprietary implementation of ARFI technology, shear wave speed may be quantified, in a precise anatomical region, focused on a region of interest, with a predefined size, provided by the system. (healthcare-in-europe.com)
  • Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is another MR-based technique that probes functional characteristics of tissues. (hindawi.com)
  • The Golby Lab pursues translational research multi-modality image-guided neurosurgery with a particular interest in functional brain mapping. (dana-farber.org)
  • This work aims to integrate information acquired from pre-operative brain mapping with intra-operative brain mapping and intra-operative imaging to define functional brain anatomy for surgical planning. (dana-farber.org)
  • The Golby Lab is funded by the Brain Science Foundation, The Klarman Family Foundation, CIMIT Harvard Catalyst, and the National Institutes of Health, allowing her to assemble a team of extraordinary scientists from different backgrounds, working collaboratively to advance the field of image-guided surgery and functional brain imaging. (dana-farber.org)
  • The utility of ICG is based on the properties of functional uptake in the lymph nodes via the lymphatics, radio-opacity on imaging and fluorescence when visualized at surgery. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In one of the rare real-life situations where the whole is considerably more than the sum of its parts, the functional imaging obtained from the PET, which depicts the spatial distribution of Metabolic or biochemical activity in the body can be more precisely aligned or correlated with anatomic imaging obtained by CT scanning. (healthcareontime.com)
  • MR imaging is frequently performed with MRA to distinguish between vascular malformations, vascular tumours, and perivascular tumours. (springer.com)
  • MRI is also the imaging method of choice for the evaluation of vascular tumours and the determination of their anatomic extent [ 6 , 7 ]. (springer.com)
  • AB deposition occurs in the vascular media and adventitia of small arteries of the leptomeninges and cerebral cortex, with heavy involvement of the occipital regions, whereas white-matter brain vessels are much less frequently affected. (touchneurology.com)
  • Nerve roots can be irritated or compressed by this pathology and patients can possibly develop neurological signs and symptoms as well as pain. (lookformedical.com)
  • In a limited comparison, these technologies can be considered forms of medical imaging in another discipline of medical instrumentation. (wikipedia.org)
  • As of 2010, 5 billion medical imaging studies had been conducted worldwide. (wikipedia.org)
  • Radiation exposure from medical imaging in 2006 made up about 50% of total ionizing radiation exposure in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • Medical imaging equipment is manufactured using technology from the semiconductor industry, including CMOS integrated circuit chips, power semiconductor devices, sensors such as image sensors (particularly CMOS sensors) and biosensors, and processors such as microcontrollers, microprocessors, digital signal processors, media processors and system-on-chip devices. (wikipedia.org)
  • As of 2015[update], annual shipments of medical imaging chips amount to 46 million units and $1.1 billion. (wikipedia.org)
  • In this restricted sense, medical imaging can be seen as the solution to mathematical inverse problems. (wikipedia.org)
  • Visible light" medical imaging involves digital video or still pictures that can be seen without special equipment. (wikipedia.org)
  • Two forms of radiographic images are in use in medical imaging. (wikipedia.org)
  • Machine learning (ML) has become a vital part of medical imaging research. (jmir.org)
  • Medical Imaging is a department of the College of Medicine. (usask.ca)
  • The Department of Medical Imaging has a key role in the delivery of the undergraduate medical education (UGME) program in the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine. (usask.ca)
  • The department is committed to supporting medical students in gaining foundational knowledge and skills related medical imaging which they can draw upon regardless of what area of medicine they will practice in the future. (usask.ca)
  • The University of Saskatchewan Training Program in Medical Imaging is designed to provide the best possible training in all aspects of imaging. (usask.ca)
  • The five year program consists of one year of preliminary clinical training (PGY1), followed by four years of training in medical imaging. (usask.ca)
  • All residents must be knowledgeable about the physics of medical imaging. (usask.ca)
  • However, adjustments of imaging protocols in clinical practice and consequently in education and training are necessary. (hes-so.ch)
  • Despite these guidelines, sentinel lymph node biopsy is not well established or frequently used in clinical practice due to technical difficulties and the tracer commonly used being radioactive. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We promote scientific inquiry among its members for the advancement of imaging through clinical research, basic biomedical research and technology assessment, and clinical practice guidelines and outcomes research. (usask.ca)
  • It calculates and displays cDWI at a b-value of choice (from 0 to 5,000 s/mm2) and provides advanced supportive analysis and visualization tools of diffusion MRI images and parametric maps. (philips.jo)
  • Skip the long queues by scheduling imaging services online on Shifa4U portal. (shifa4u.com)
  • This pre-clinical study further demonstrates the technical feasibility, limitations and advantages of intraoperative NIR-guided ICG imaging for SLN identification as a complementary method during head and neck surgery. (biomedcentral.com)
  • These shortcomings have led to studies of other imaging modalities with the goal of improving the current benchmarks of mammography. (medscape.com)
  • We are dedicated in setting standards of excellence of radiological care and training of personnel including residents, appropriateness criteria, clinical and imaging protocols, and outcome expectations. (usask.ca)
  • Two blood tests recently approved by FDA for use in some people with cancer, known as liquid biopsies, identify genetic changes by scanning DNA that tumors have shed into the blood. (blogspot.com)
  • These efforts are centered on improving surgery for patients with epilepsy and brain tumors, particularly those whose pathology is intimately involved with critical brain regions. (dana-farber.org)
  • Directionally encoded color track density imaging in brain tumor patients: A potential application to neuro-oncology surgical planning. (dana-farber.org)
  • Sixty patients with a total of 82 brain abscesses verified by postoperative pathology were treated surgically between January 2001 and December 2011 at the department of Neurosurgery in Shanghai Changzheng Hospital. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This is due to the overlapping sensory nerve distribution in these regions. (com.bd)
  • The purpose of our study was to compare the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) derived from diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) of prostate cancer (PCa) patients with three classes of pathological Gleason scores (GS). (hindawi.com)
  • The application is intended to view, process and analyze MRI Diffusion Weighted Images. (philips.jo)
  • Presents a default diffusion analysis model based on the available original DWI images as well as a selection of alternative models including monoexponential, biexponential, simplified IVIM, and kurtosis. (philips.jo)
  • The program is an intensive one, with considerable emphasis on teaching, in addition to exposure to a large volume of clinical pathology. (usask.ca)
  • FDA Approves Blood Tests That Can Help Guide Cancer Treatment " was originally published by the National Cancer Institute. (blogspot.com)
  • The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two blood tests, known as liquid biopsies, that can help guide treatment decisions for people with cancer. (blogspot.com)
  • Now they often use another feature to guide treatment: genetic changes in the tumor. (blogspot.com)
  • This imaging modality uses a wide beam of x rays for image acquisition and is the first imaging technique available in modern medicine. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is a well-established technique used in many subsites of oncology, including breast cancer, skin cancer and melanoma. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This technique uses X-rays , gamma rays, or ionizing radiation to produce images essential for proper diagnostics. (w-radiology.com)
  • PET-CT is a fusion imaging technique in which a PET scanner and a CT scanner work together to acquire images of the human body, which are subsequently put together to give a more informed view of the state of the body to the doctors. (healthcareontime.com)