PET scans shed light on mysterious fevers in hospital patients
NCT ID NCT07430475
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked back at 266 hospitalized adults who had a special type of PET scan (FDG-PET/CT) to find the cause of an unexplained fever or inflammation. The goal was to see how often the scan helped doctors make a diagnosis and whether it changed patient care. Results will help identify which patients benefit most from this imaging test.
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Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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