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Old 07-27-2014, 03:51 AM  
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If you don't know what a PET scanner is it's a functional image scanner, it sees things CT and regular MRI scans can't and is mostly used in the diagnosis/treatment/research of cancer and brain disorders including dementia and psychiatric disorders.

I just did a little research. In the US state of Oregon there are 20 PET scanners for a population of 3.9 million people. In the Canadian province of British Columbia there are 2 for a population of 4.6 million. In Canada's largest population province of Ontario with 13.6 million people there are 13 PET scanners and they are only available to those who meet criteria the government has decided on.
Is there need for more PET scanners is the question. Since US health care is known for its huge inefficiency.
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