Nuclear Medicine
Overview
The Nuclear Medicine Department provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services under one roof with state-of-the-art dual head Gamma camera interfaced with a Spect CT to provide accurate, high resolution, three dimensional functional images co-registered with patient anatomical data. With the installation of the latest generation PET CT Scan machine, the Department has advanced capabilities of accurate diagnosis and therapeutics.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Nuclear Medicine Used For?
Nuclear medicine diagnoses and treats diseases by using small amounts of radioactive materials to capture images of the body's functions and internal structures. It helps detect conditions like cancer, heart disease, and certain neurological disorders.
2. How Does Nuclear Medicine Work?
Nuclear medicine introduces small amounts of radioactive substances, called radiopharmaceuticals, into the body. These substances emit gamma rays or positrons, detected by specialized cameras or scanners. The emitted radiation provides information about the structure and function of organs, tissues, or specific biochemical processes.
3. Will I Be Radioactive After A Nuclear Medicine Scan?
After a nuclear medicine scan, you may have residual radioactivity in your body, but the levels are very low and pose minimal risk to others. The radiopharmaceuticals used in the scan typically have short half-lives, meaning they decay quickly and lose their radioactivity within a short time.
4. Are Nuclear Medicine Tests Safe?
Nuclear medicine tests are considered safe and have been performed for many years with a low risk of adverse effects. The radioactive substances used in these tests have short half-lives, minimizing long-term radiation exposure. The benefits of nuclear medicine, such as accurate diagnosis and targeted treatments, outweigh the potential risks. Medical professionals assess the risks and benefits for each individual and take necessary precautions to ensure patient safety during the procedure.
5. Do Nuclear Medicine Scans Hurt?
Nuclear medicine scans are generally painless. The process involves the injection or ingestion of a radiopharmaceutical, which may cause slight discomfort similar to any injection or swallowing a pill. However, the scanning is painless, as it involves lying on a table while the imaging equipment captures the radiation emitted by the radiopharmaceutical.
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