Reston, VA—A new study has determined that approximately three percent of all bone scan patients have markers of cardiac amyloidosis, which can lead to heart failure and increased mortality. Published ...

For a sidebar on how this story came together, click here. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) has long been the gold standard for osteoporosis screening. But now, thousands of patients may be ...

Share on Pinterest A study of bone scans is helping scientists determine the prevalence of cardiac amyloidosis. Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) causes ...

Often confused with radiology and radiotherapy, nuclear medicine uses radioactive substances to precisely diagnose and treat ...

Imaging methods like X-ray, ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) are good at showing structures inside your body. They tell us about the size, shape and position of things. This includes both ...

Over 60 and facing more medical tests? This simple guide explains common scans and checks, helping you understand what ...

New study reveals that a cone-beam CT scan provides a clearer view of the bone following plate surgery, outperforming the current method ...