Nuclear Radiation In The Medical Field

Radiation in Healthcare: Nuclear Medicine | Radiation

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Nuclear medicine procedures are used in diagnosing and treating certain illnesses. These procedures use radioactive materials called radiopharmaceuticals. Examples of diseases treated with nuclear medicine procedures are hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer, …

Nuclear Medicine - National Institute of Biomedical …

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Research in nuclear medicine involves developing new radio tracers as well as technologies that will help physicians produce clearer pictures. PET contrast agents designed to detect bacterial infections reveal …

Nuclear Medicine | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Nuclear medicine is a specialized area of radiology that uses very small amounts of radioactive materials, or radiopharmaceuticals, to examine organ function and structure. Nuclear medicine imaging is …

Backgrounder on Medical Use of Radioactive Materials

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NRC rules aim to ensure radioactive materials are used properly and in a way that protects patients, medical workers, the public and the environment. About one …

Medical Uses | NRC.gov

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Nuclear Medicine, General - Radiologyinfo.org

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Nuclear medicine uses small amounts of radioactive material combined with a carrier molecule. This compound is called a radiotracer or radiopharmaceutical. Doctors use …

Radiation Used in Nuclear Medicine | US EPA

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Nuclear medicine procedures help detect and treat diseases by using a small amount of radioactive material, called a radiopharmaceutical. Some …

Use of Radiation in Medicine | US EPA

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The following fact sheets explain different places where you may encounter radiation in a doctor’s office or hospital. Medical professionals are highly trained to make sure you and they stay …

Radiation in medicine: A double-edged sword - Harvard …

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Radiation offers extraordinary benefits for the diagnosis of a wide range of diseases and ailments, from broken bones to heart disease. It is a mainstay for treating …

Radiological and nuclear emergency preparedness - FDA

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In the event of a radiological or nuclear emergency, medical professionals will determine if MCMs are needed. About Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) Acute Radiation Syndrome …