AcariaHealth. AcariaHealth is a specialty pharmacy headquartered in Orlando, FL. The company is committed to providing unparalleled service to patients with complex and costly diseases such as Hepatitis C, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis and cancer. The company operates pharmacies and maintains a national presence with pharmacy licenses in all fifty states.
Quick Answer. An ion scanner is also known as an ion mobility spectrometry device and is used for security reasons to scan for particulates and determine their substance of origin. It is used to detect illicit substances and is an effective tool in combating the drug trade and other threats. Continue Reading.
Patients are injected with a radioactive tracer isotope combined with some form of glucose. After a short time, the scanners are able to detect gamma radiation produced by the tissues in the body that are interacting with the tracer isotope. PET scans create detailed images of the body. They can even detect changes in biological processes, allowing doctors to find the smallest tumors.