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A Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanners uses positron emission tomography (PET) to determine the metabolic function of various organs

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Vivek Vishwakarma
A Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanners uses positron emission tomography (PET) to determine the metabolic function of various organs

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanners are used to capture an image of a person's brain without having to take a picture of the person themselves. Although this technology has been around for a long time, it is still relatively new. One of the most common concerns regarding this procedure is that it is insufficiently accurate in determining whether or not a person has Parkinson's disease. Only one type of Positron Emission Tomography, known as Positron Emission Tomography Scanning, is currently reliable enough to be used in hospitals to help doctors diagnose brain tumours. The system generates a brain image without requiring gamma rays or positron beams by using two types of positrons, which are antiprotons.

Clinical positron emission tomography (PET) scanners are divided into two categories. The first employs a continuous wave machine, whereas the second employs a peak detection technique. Because the continuous-wave machine is more precise than the peak-detection machine, it is frequently employed in hospitals to obtain brain scans of individuals suspected of having Parkinson's disease. Many people are concerned that imaging with a Positron Emission Tomography Scanner will result in a false positive, although false positives with either type of Positron Emission Tomography Scanner have never been reported.

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