Nuclear Medicine & Radiation Therapy

Department of Radiation Oncology, University of South China, Hengyang, China

Publications

• Mini Article   
  Unlocking the Power of Nuclear Medicine in Health and Disease
  Author(s): Edwin Pratt*
  
  Nuclear Medicine stands at the forefront of medical innovation, seamlessly blending nuclear physics with diagnostic and therapeutic applications to provide unparalleled insights into the molecular intricacies of health and disease. In the realm of disease diagnosis, Nuclear Medicine emerges as a pivotal player, particularly in cancer imaging, cardiac assessments, bone scans, and thyroid disorders. The use of radiotracers such as fluorodeoxyglucose in PET scans illuminates areas of heightened metabolic activity, enabling precise detection and characterization of tumors. Additionally, Nuclear Medicine contributes to therapeutic breakthroughs, with targeted radiation therapies like Radioactive Iodine Therapy, Radiosynovectomy, and Radioembolization revolutionizing treatment approaches. While Nuclear Medicine has achieved remarkable successes, challenges persist, i.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2155-9619.2023.14.574

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