PET Imaging

PET Imaging: Also known as positron-emission tomography, is a nuclear medicine functional imaging technique that is used to observe metabolic processes in the body as an aid to the diagnosis of disease.

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MAR 13, 2019

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MAR 13, 2019

EXPLORER - Whole-Body Diagnostic Scans in About 30 Seconds

By combining PET and CT scanning, scientists can now rapidly image the whole human body....

Written By: Carmen Leitch

FEB 14, 2019

Cannabis Sciences

FEB 14, 2019

More Evidence That Teen Marijuana Use Leads to Depression

There is a growing consensus among scientists that adolescents who use marijuana are at risk for developing mood disorders when they are older....

Written By: Amy Loriaux

JAN 27, 2019

Neuroscience

JAN 27, 2019

Possible Biomarker Discovered for Schizophrenia

A study out of John's Hopkins University published by Dr. Faith Dickerson, MD, and colleagues late last year have found a possible biomarker. Biom...

Written By: Amy Loriaux

DEC 17, 2018

Health & Medicine

DEC 17, 2018

Microglial Priming And Pain

Microglia are in primed states when injury happens and acute exposure to opioids activates them further creating pain sensitivity....

Written By: Aswini Kanneganti