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Comparison and discrepancy of 18F-2-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography and Tc-99m MDP bone scan to detect bone metastases.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of positron emission tomography with 18F-2-deoxyglucose (FDG-PET) for the detection of malignant bone metastases, and to compare FDG-PET ...
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Osteoporosis screening guidelines updated: Do you need a bone scan?
Women 65 years and older should have a bone density scan to screen for osteoporosis, updated guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend. Osteoporosis is often described as ...
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Nondemented, Very Elderly Subjects Have a High Prevalence of Positive Amyloid Scans
Although the clinical utility of such scans is still debated, it is important to understand the frequency with which healthy elderly will have positive amyloid scans without symptoms of cognitive ...
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Osteoporosis screening guidelines updated: Do you need a bone scan?
How strong are your bones? At least 1 in 5 women older than 50 in the U.S. have osteoporosis, but many don’t realize it. Women 65 years and older should have a bone density scan to screen for ...