Nuclear medicine revealed: improved radioactive isotopes and new hybrid systems allow for the earlier detection of disease and more targeted treatment. From: 24x7 | Date: October 1, 2006| Author: Adams, Mike | COPYRIGHT 2006 Ascend Media. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

When it comes to medical imaging modalities, computed tomography (CT), radiology, angiography, cardiac catheterization, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound spring most readily to mind. Often overlooked is nuclear medicine.

Not as visible as most other imaging modalities, nuclear medicine involves the use of radioactive isotopes and was actually in existence as an imaging modality prior to the arrival of ultrasound or CT. While most other imaging modalities a...

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