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 Nuclear
Medicine is a safe, painless process used to image the body and treat
disease. Nuclear Medicine is unique in that it is extremely sensitive
to abnormalities in an organ’s structure or its function.
Nuclear Medicine imaging offers early detection and is used in the
diagnosis, management and treatment of serious disease, which may result
in a more successful prognosis.
Nuclear Medicine uses small amounts of radioactive materials called
radiopharmaceuticals. These substances are attracted to specific organs,
bones or tissues, which in turn are detected by special types of cameras.
The amount of radiation is comparable to that received during a diagnostic
x-ray.
The nuclear medicine radiologist is able to select the most appropriate
exam for each patient, avoiding any unnecessary radiation exposure.
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