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Nuclear medicine is a branch or specialty of medicine and medical imaging that uses radioactive isotopes (radionuclides) and relies on the process of radioactive decay in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. In nuclear medicine procedures, radionuclides are combined with other chemical compounds or pharmaceuticals to form radiopharmaceuticals. These radiopharmaceuticals, once administered to the patient, can localize to specific organs or cellular receptors. This property of radiopharmaceuticals allows nuclear medicine the ability to image the extent of a disease-process in the body, based on the cellular function and physiology, rather than relying on physical changes in the tissue anatomy. In some diseases nuclear medicine studies can identify medical problems at an earlier stage than other diagnostic tests. Treatment of disease, based on metabolism or uptake or binding of a ligand, may also be accomplished, similar to other areas of pharmacology. However, radiopharmaceuticals rely on the tissue-destructive power of short-range ionizing radiation. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License  hmhd.org 225px x 300px | 13.60kB [source page] Nuclear Medicine imaging uses very small amounts of radioactive materials to diagnose and treat disease It can detect abnormalities  uams.edu 167px x 250px | 64.80kB [source page] Nuclear Medicine Residency Program  mercycare.org 141px x 165px | 5.70kB [source page] Radiology Department Nuclear Medicine What is Nuclear Medicine Nuclear medicine uses radioactive materials to help diagnose and treat a wide variety of diseases and disorders It provides unique information about the human body and its health Why From Yahoo Image Search: "Nuclear medicine"  iom.edu Fri, 16 May 2008 13:09:52 GM The Institute of Medicine convened an ad hoc committee of experts in emergency medical response and treatment, medical and public health preparedness, health sciences research, and . nuclear medicine. to organize a workshop on the current ...  dotmed.com unknown Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:42:00 GM DOTmed speaks with SNM past-president Robert Atcher about Friday's passage of HR 3276 by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and gets insider info on the recent EANM 2009 Annual Congress from Diagnostix Plus President Don ...  ispub.com unknown Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:32:48 GM Lead has been used as a means of radiation shielding in the . Nuclear Medicine. since the profession emerged (Christian et al, 2007; Thrall, O'Malley, & Ziessman, 2006). Today, lead is used in products ranging from collimators and ... From Google Blog Search: "Nuclear medicine"  healthimaging.com Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:33:53 GMT+00:00 Health Imaging & IT ... be a useful tool to monitor response to therapy in breast cancer patients, according to a study published in this month's Journal of Nuclear Medicine . ...  cd989.com Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:01:39 GMT+00:00 CD98.9 President of Norfolk Nuclear Medicine , Teresa Kapitor says the restart of the nuclear reactor is welcome news: she says they've been able to ration the ...  thecourier.co.uk Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:52:11 GMT+00:00 Scotland Courier ... the renal dialysis and haematology/oncology units there. She will also visit the site of the nuclear medicine and endoscopy departments being built. From Google News Search: "Nuclear medicine" I want to pursue a career in nuclear medicine. How much time will it take me? Q. I am currently a teacher with a BS degree in Psychology and am also certified to teach psychology. I'm considering going back to school for nuclear medicine. I have two nieces who are doing it and making loads of money. I love teaching but I'm poor because of it. Anyone know how much schooling and how much clinics I can look forward to? Asked by blutoadmirer - Sun Jun 25 22:33:42 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Many employers and an increasing number of States require certification or licensure. Aspiring nuclear medicine technologists should check the requirements of the State in which they plan to work. Certification is available from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Some workers receive certification from both agencies. Nuclear medicine technologists must meet the minimum Federal standards on the administration of radioactive drugs and the operation of radiation detection equipment. Nuclear medicine technology programs range in length from 1 to 4 years and lead to a certificate, an associate degree, or a bachelor's degree. Generally, certificate programs are offered… [cont.] Answered by M B - Sun Jun 25 22:56:20 2006 I wish to study for PhD in Nuclear Medicine ,is there to provide facility for me? Q. I am graduated from Medical university in 1999 ,willing to do Phd in Nuclear Medicine outside the country,from other side I cannot to afford the fee and expenses for that is there some one to provide the facility in a free scholarship. I will be very thank full. Asked by aziz - Wed Mar 10 06:40:24 2010 - - 0 Answers - 0 Comments A. it's waay easier said than done Answered by Ross - Wed Mar 10 11:49:47 2010 WHICH UNIVERISTIES IN USA OFFER MASTERS DEGREE IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE?
Q. What if i do one year of masters in nuclear medicine from india and, second year i am bound to complete in usa . what degree programs in nuclear medicine exist in usa? Asked by JAZZ - Sun Jul 19 06:29:21 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. If you're hoping to get a Nuclear Medicine job in the US...good luck! It's a flooded market here for techs and you wont find one. I wasted too many years in school for a useless degree in Nuclear Medicine...no jobs and thousands of dollars down the down the drain! Answered by RetroChick - Wed Jul 22 14:31:07 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Nuclear medicine" |
