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.
Bone scanning detects physiologic changes in the bone, in comparison with the anatomic changes seen on roentgenograms. Increased uptake of radionuclide on a bone scan is caused mainly by increased osteoblastic activity associated with new bone formation, and to a lesser degree by increased blood flow to bone. This can result from numerous causes, including infection, tumor, fractures, or synovitis.