ydinlääketiede
Ydinlääketiede, known in English as nuclear medicine, is a medical specialty that uses radioactive substances called radiopharmaceuticals to diagnose and treat disease. These radiopharmaceuticals are introduced into the body, either by injection, swallowing, or inhalation. The radioactive atoms in the radiopharmaceuticals emit gamma rays, which are detected by a special camera called a gamma camera. This camera creates images of the distribution of the radiopharmaceutical within the body, revealing how organs and tissues are functioning.
The primary use of nuclear medicine is in diagnostic imaging. Techniques like SPECT (Single-Photon Emission Computed
Beyond diagnosis, nuclear medicine also plays a role in therapy. Certain radioactive substances can be targeted