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Why is it helpful to have a pet?
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Dr. Benjamin Lessiganswered
Geriatrics 27 years experience
Theurapetic effect: Most published studies have shown that pet therapy or having a pet reduced the symptoms of depression and anxiety. It could be a dog, cat, fish, rabbit or horse.
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Dr. Brian Wosnitzeranswered
Nuclear Medicine 20 years experience
PET-CT scan: If you are referring to a PET scan... A PET-CT scan can show metabolic activity (glucose uptake) and is a form of functional imaging rather than other radiologic imaging which shows only anatomy and structure. Increased metabolic activity on PET scans is nonspecific and can be seen in tumor, infection, or inflammation.
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