Background: Scintigraphy has been considered as competitive to MRI, but limited data are available on the accuracy of single photon emission tomography (SPECT) compared with MRI for the assessment ...

A SPECT scan involves 3-D scans of the patient’s brain that look at blood flow and activity, followed by a custom treatment plan. Matt Fiorenza is a retired firefighter-paramedic who spent 22 ...

The newly FDA-approved imaging system offers 50% lower doses than standard nuclear medicine scanners. The Army uses SPECT scans to look at blood flow in the brains of soldiers with blast injuries.

Background: Scintigraphy has been considered as competitive to MRI, but limited data are available on the accuracy of single photon emission tomography (SPECT) compared with MRI for the assessment ...