Now the scars are invisible no longer. A new tool—the SPECT scan—is offering a new way for firefighters and others with PTSD to visualize their injuries. SPECT stands for single photon ...
A SPECT scan involves 3-D scans of the patient’s brain that look at blood flow and activity, followed by a custom treatment plan. Matt Fiorenza is a retired firefighter-paramedic who spent 22 ...
Brain scan technology helps address mental health … News / Feb 27, 2025 / 04:16 PM PST The traumatic events that firefighters, first responders and emergency workers witness can lead to mental ...