While the jury is still out on whether early detection of dementia through the use of amyloid PET scans can improve patient outcomes, researchers are working to find out. In fact, the first randomized...
Imaging is an important part of detection and diagnosis of a variety of conditions - from neurological and cardiac conditions to cancer. PET/CT scans represent the most modern technology available to...
You’ve suffered a fall and your doctor believes that there’s a break involved. Unfortunately, the X-ray just doesn’t provide enough information for treatment to proceed. Needing to know more, your...
CT scans are valuable tools for helping doctors see inside the body to diagnose a host of conditions. Not every scan performed, however, is 100 percent medically necessary. This particular issue is...
Imagine being able to see deep inside the body to its molecular level to detect disease and injury without having to make people endure invasive procedures in the process. While X-rays and other...
While some studies from the past have linked the use of X-rays and CT scans to the formation of cancer, other medical professionals say that’s simply not the case. While these scans do draw on a small...
Accurate imaging is crucial for identifying and diagnosing a variety of conditions including heart disease and cancer. The positron emission tomography - PET- scan utilizes a small tracer material...
It’s a simple fact that with most forms of cancer early diagnosis is critical for improving the chances of survival. Unfortunately, it’s nearly impossible to catch this disease in its earliest stages...
Low-dose CT scan technology is paving the way for earlier detection of lung cancer for many. This potentially life-saving test does have its place though. Not all ex-smokers will find the risks worth...
Having a clear understanding of cancer’s location within the body and its possible spread is critical for increasing the odds of successful treatment. That’s why so much work has been done to perfect...
Hidden blood clots have long been the bane of doctors trying to save the lives of patients suffering from stroke or a pulmonary embolism. While some radiology techniques have enabled the detection of...
Finding hidden blood clots can mean the difference between life and death for patients who suffer from pulmonary embolisms or ischemic strokes. These dangerous time bombs, however, often escape...
If your doctor has ordered a PET scan and you’ve never had one before, chances are you have a lot of questions about what to expect. This diagnostic procedure with a funny name is no real cause for...
Going in for a medical procedure – even a routine test – can be a little frightening if you don’t know what to expect. When it comes to CT imaging, this simple diagnostic procedure is quite painless...
Scheduling a CT scan for any reason can feel overwhelming especially because such technology is used to detect and potentially diagnose a variety of conditions. This anxiety can be made worse because...
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The PET / CT of Las Colinas is conveniently located within the Las Colinas Cancer Center on the Southwest corner of HWY 161 and Las Colinas Blvd. It is located adjacent to the Regions Bank and across HWY 161 from the Las Colinas Medical Center.