A bone scan is a nuclear medicine test that uses a radioactive tracer to examine your bones for signs of disease. A small amount of radioactive material, called a tracer, is injected into a vein and travels through the bloodstream to the bones. The scan can detect problems such as damaged, thinning, or deformed bones, infections, tumors, and fractures. The scan is a painless test that takes only a few minutes.
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Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, a crucial part of the body’s immune system. This system includes lymph nodes,
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, commonly known as deer ticks. It is caused by
Lupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect multiple systems in the body. It occurs when the
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