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Gamma Camera / Scintillation Camera

Gamma Camera / Scintillation Camera

Gamma cameras may not be as well-known as x-rays or CT scans, but they are invaluable to radiology and various medical specialties like oncology. Find out how they work & why we need them.

Linear Accelerator (LINAC)

Linear Accelerator (LINAC)

Linear accelerators are invaluable to nuclear medicine and various specialties like oncology. Find out how they work & why we need them.

Radioisotope Scan

Radioisotope Scan

Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general info about Nuclear Medicine

Tumor Markers For Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis

Tumor Markers For Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis

An ideal tumor marker for a cancer should be specific to that cancer and not generate false positive results.


Ultra-Violet Radiation

Ultra-Violet Radiation

Ultraviolet radiations are electromagnetic radiations with wavelengths shorter than the shortest wavelength of visible light, " the rays beyond the rainbow".

Ultrasound

Ultrasound

Ultrasound scan or sonogram uses sound waves to obtain images of the internal organs. Ultrasound scan is used during pregnancy and to examine breast, abdomen, renal and thyroid.

The following section may be relevant to Oncology-Isotope, though not necessarily directly related.

Breast Cancer Screening using Mammogram

Breast Cancer Screening using Mammogram

Breast cancer if detected early can be completely cured. Mammography is used to screen women for breast cancer.

Teleradiology

Teleradiology

Teleradiology connects hospitals with radiology experts for better diagnosis. The lack of qualified radiologists is overcome using this technology.

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