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Jul 15 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Mystery of a Rare Illness

A woman in her mid-50s, who had asthma since adulthood, was dealing with a high fever, skin rash, achy joints, and numbness. Doctors found that her eosinophil count was unusually high. A special scan, called FDG PET/CT, showed unusual activity in her lungs and muscles, especially in her legs. This s

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Imaging EBV-Positive Nasopharyngeal Cancer: 68Ga-DOTATATE vs. 18F-FDG PET/CT

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a type of cancer prevalent in certain regions, has a strong link to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). This study wanted to find out which imaging method, 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/CT or 18F-FDG PET/CT, was better for detecting and managing EBV-positive nonkeratinizing nasopharyngeal ca

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