Brochures: Lung Scintigraphy
The lung scintigraphy is an examination to measure the blood and air supply to the lungs. It is the best non-invasive test to establish pulmonary embolism.
Brochure: Thyroid Scintigraphy
Thyroid Scintigraphy (Tc99m / I123 / I131) procedure in nuclear medicine to detect metastases/function of thyroid, the isotopes iodine-131, iodine-123 or technetium-99m is generally used, and for this purpose the iodide isotopes does not need to be attached to another protein or molecule, because thyroid tissue takes up free iodide actively.
What you need to know about Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear medicine imaging uses small amounts of radioactive materials called radiotracers that are typically injected into the bloodstream, inhaled or swallowed. The radiotracer travels through the area being examined and gives off energy in the form of gamma rays which are detected by a special camera and a computer to create images of the inside
Thyroid Hormones
The two most important thyroid hormones are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which is produced by the pituitary gland, acts to stimulate hormone production by the thyroid gland. The pituitary gland is stimulated to make TSH by the hypothalamus gland in the brain. ❰❰ عربي
Checklist before shifting inpatients
Important checklist for Nuclear Medicine staff before shifting inpatients. ❰❰ عربي
PET/MRI – Published by: Nasser F. AlMutairi
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