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Nuclear Medicine

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Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear medicine is a specialized field of medicine that utilizes radioactive substances to diagnose and treat various medical conditions. It involves the use of small amounts of radioactive materials, known as radiopharmaceuticals, which are administered to patients either orally, intravenously, or by inhalation. These radiopharmaceuticals emit gamma rays that can be detected by specialized imaging equipment, such as gamma cameras or PET (positron emission tomography) scanners, allowing physicians to visualize and analyze the function and structure of organs and tissues within the body.
Nuclear medicine plays a critical role in the diagnosis of a wide range of conditions, including cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders, and bone abnormalities. Common nuclear medicine imaging procedures include bone scans, thyroid scans, cardiac stress tests, and PET scans for cancer staging and monitoring treatment response. Additionally, nuclear medicine therapies, such as radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid cancer and radioisotope therapy for bone pain from metastatic cancer, are used to deliver targeted radiation to specific tissues for therapeutic purposes. With its ability to provide detailed functional information at the molecular level, nuclear medicine offers valuable insights into disease processes and facilitates personalized treatment planning for patients across various medical specialties.
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