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Results 1 - 10 of 14 for PET scan
  1. Nuclear Scans (National Library of Medicine)  
    Nuclear scans use radioactive substances to see structures and functions inside your body. They use a special camera that detects radioactivity. Before the test, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/nuclearscans.html - Health Topics
  2. Lung Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    When you breathe, your lungs take in oxygen from the air and deliver it to the bloodstream. The cells in your body need oxygen to work and grow. During a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lungdiseases.html - Health Topics
  3. Epilepsy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cases, the cause is unknown. Doctors use brain scans and other tests to diagnose ... National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
    https://medlineplus.gov/epilepsy.html - Health Topics
  4. Brain Tumors (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... neurologic exam and tests including an MRI, CT scan, and biopsy. Treatment ... get a combination of treatments. NIH: National Cancer Institute
    https://medlineplus.gov/braintumors.html - Health Topics
  5. Dementia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... such as blood tests, genetic tests, and brain scans A mental health ... a healthy lifestyle might influence some of your risk factors for dementia.
    https://medlineplus.gov/dementia.html - Health Topics
  6. Breast Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in breast tissue. It happens when cells in the breast change and grow out of control. The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/breastcancer.html - Health Topics
  7. Lung Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... as a chest x-ray or chest CT scans Lab tests, including tests of your blood ... hire a professional to do the test. NIH: National Cancer Institute
    https://medlineplus.gov/lungcancer.html - Health Topics
  8. Alzheimer's Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people. Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person's ability to carry out ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/alzheimersdisease.html - Health Topics
  9. Brain Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your brain is the control center of your body. It controls your thoughts, memory, speech, and movement. It regulates the function of many organs. It's part ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/braindiseases.html - Health Topics
  10. Cardiomyopathy (National Library of Medicine)  
    Cardiomyopathy is the name for diseases of the heart muscle. These diseases enlarge your heart muscle or make it thicker and more rigid than normal. In rare cases, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cardiomyopathy.html - Health Topics
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