The conclusion of a recent large cohort study from Ontario, Canada (Ray JG et al. JAMA. 2016;316(9):952-961) states, "Exposure to MRI during the first trimester of pregnancy compared with nonexposure ...

The UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging has been an international leader in imaging for over 100 years.A century of experience has continuously refined our mission to care, heal, teach ...

Magnetic Field Risk The static magnetic field of the MRI system is exceptionally strong. A 1.5 T magnet generates a magnetic that is approximately 21,000 greater than the earth's natural field. In ...

Myelography is an imaging examination that shows the passage of contrast material in the space around the spinal cord (the subarachnoid space) using a real-time form of x-ray called fluoroscopy, in ...

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) is a scan that is used to determine the density of bone to assess its strength. It is a standard method for diagnosing osteoporosis; used in combination ...

Pulsatile Tinnitus (PT) is a symptom that affects nearly five million Americans. The sensation of hearing a rhythmic noise, such as a heartbeat, swooshing or whooshing, from no external source, is, at ...

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is complex. With no single test currently available, diagnosis is based on an individual’s history, physical examination, and cognitive testing. Amyloid PET imaging represents a ...

Positron emission tomography, also called PET imaging or a PET scan, is a diagnostic examination that involves getting images of the body based on the detection of radiation from the emission of ...

PET DRUG 18F-fludeoxyglucose (FDG) 13N-ammonia 68Ga-Gozetotide 18F-choline (FCh) 18F-fluoroethyltyrosine (FET) 18F-FDOPA 11C-D-Methionine 11C-Nicotine 11C-Carfentanil 11C-YJH08 18F-FAraG 18F-CTT1057 ...

UCSF is the world leader in prostate cancer imaging, based on its extensive NIH-funded research program. The program focuses on the development and clinical translation of advanced prostate cancer ...

The colorful, creative environment of the Spect/CT scanner at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital makes children feel at ease. The audio and visual stimulation provides a unique pediatric experience that ...

CT of the lumbar spine used for measuring the density of the bone with a calibration phantom underneath the patient. Drs. Aenor Sawyer and Thomas Link Scout radiograph showing sections through the ...