Nuclear Medicine & Radiation Therapy

Department of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Mo, USA

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Radioactive Tracers in Nuclear Medicine: Advancements and Applications in Medical Diagnosis
  Author(s): Caroline Amelia*
  
  Radioactive tracers make them powerful tools in medical diagnostics, offering insights into the function, structure and metabolism of organs and tissues. Unlike traditional imaging methods that focus on anatomy, nuclear medicine primarily provides functional information. Radioactive tracers can be designed to target specific tissues or organs based on their physiological characteristics. This targeted approach enhances the specificity of diagnostic imaging, providing detailed information about the area of interest. Radiopharmaceuticals are used to detect abnormalities or changes in the function of organs and tissues This article explores the significance of molecular imaging, its applications and the transformative impact it has on healthcare. The foundation of molecular imaging lies in radiopharmaceuticals compounds that combine a radioactive isotope with a bi.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2155-9619.2024.15.601

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