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Amyloid PET scans improve outcomes in AD patients

AuntMinnie

Alzheimer’s disease patients with cognitive impairment or dementia who were referred for amyloid PET scans had fewer hospitalizations compared with a matched control group, according to a study published October 9 in JAMA Neurology. The percentage of patients impacted was small – just 4.5%

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How Much Does a PET/CT Cost?

Capitol Imaging Services

But, first, let’s understand what a PET/CT is and why it is used. What is a PET/CT? A PET/CT is the combination of PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and CT ( Computed Tomography ) scans. A PET scan creates images of your body’s biological processes. Why Can Hospital Imaging Cost More?