AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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. Each participant was matched to a control Medicare beneficiary who had not undergone amyloid PET.

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PET Scan Medicare Inpatient Hospital 277

AuntMinnie

MARCH 12, 2025

A PET study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has called into question the theory that ultraprocessed foods elicit brain responses akin to addictive drugs. Participants completed a five-day inpatient stay during which their diets were stabilized.

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PET Scan Inpatient Imaging 179

Capitol Imaging Services

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

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?

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Insurance Inpatient Hospital Computed Tomography 52