Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear medical imaging involves the use of small amounts of radioactive material, known as radiopharmaceuticals, to diagnose and treat diseases. These radiopharmaceuticals are typically injected, swallowed, or inhaled, and they emit gamma rays that are detected by specialized cameras to create images of the body's internal structures and functions. Nuclear medical imaging techniques such as PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) play a crucial role in diagnosing conditions like cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders by highlighting metabolic activity and blood flow within tissues.