Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine is a branch of medicine that uses small amounts of radioactive substances to diagnose, manage, and treat diseases. Nuclear medicine physicians interpret images from tests such as PET scans and scintigraphy to evaluate organ function and detect abnormalities.

Therapies include radioactive iodine treatment for thyroid disorders and targeted radionuclide therapy for certain cancers. The specialty integrates physics, chemistry, and biology to provide detailed functional insights, complementing traditional diagnostic imaging techniques.