Through the use of chemistry we can understand how the innovations of nuclear medicine are possible as well as its extraordinary application of atomic structure theories.
Understanding the apllication and implementation of Bohr's second postulate in nuclear imaging & diagnosis further showcases the use of atomic structure throughout this technology.
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Single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) scans use radioactive substances and a special camera to create 3D pictures. Learn the chemistry behind this process...
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Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging creates images of the body by detecting radiation emitted by radioactive substances. Learn the chemistry behind this process...
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