PET scan
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, PET scan has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on John R. Miles. In the episode "Side Stories: CTE Stories w/ Dr. Chris Nowinski" on Last Podcast On The Left, Henry Zebrowski discusses the role of PET scans in diagnosing CTE. Additionally, in the episode "Why Your Brain Treats Revenge Like a Drug," James Kimmel, Jr. references PET scans to illustrate brain activity related to emotional responses.
Positron emission tomography (PET) is a functional imaging technique that uses radioactive substances known as radiotracers to visualize and measure changes in metabolic processes, and in other physiological activities including blood flow, regional chemical composition, and absorption. In clinical practice it is used to diagnose and manage cancer treatment, in cardiology and cardiac surgery, and in neurology and psychiatry.
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on John R. Miles |
How do different shows talk about PET scan?
2 shows discussed PET scan in these episodes.
- Last Podcast On The Left — 2 episodes
- John R. Miles — 1 episode
Who talks about PET scan on podcasts?
Henry Zebrowski brought up PET scan; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Last Podcast On The Left.
- Side Stories: CTE Stories w/ Dr. Chris Nowinski on Last Podcast On The Left (Dec 2025)
- Side Stories: CTE Stories w/ Dr. Chris Nowinski on Last Podcast On The Left (Dec 2025) — Henry Zebrowski
- Why Your Brain Treats Revenge Like a Drug | James Kimmel, Jr. on John R. Miles (Nov 2025)
What is PET scan mentioned alongside?
PET scan is most often mentioned alongside Dr. Chris Nowinski, Dr. Ann McKee and Gary Ridgway.
Mentioned together: Dr. Chris Nowinski, Dr. Ann McKee, Gary Ridgway, Concussion Legacy Foundation, Head Games, Dr. Robert Cantu, Boston University, Reno, NFL, WWE