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What is Nuclear
Medicine?
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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Nuclear
Medicine
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.
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