ydinmedisiinisissä

The term "ydinmedisiinisissä" is a Finnish word that translates to "in nuclear medicine" or "within nuclear medicine" in English. It refers to the field of medicine that uses radioactive substances, known as radiopharmaceuticals, for diagnosis and treatment. Nuclear medicine procedures involve administering these radiopharmaceuticals to patients, which then travel to specific organs or tissues. The radiation emitted by these substances is detected by special cameras, such as PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and SPECT (Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography) scanners, to create images. These images provide valuable information about the function and structure of organs, helping physicians diagnose a wide range of diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders. In addition to diagnostic applications, nuclear medicine is also employed in therapeutic settings. Certain radiopharmaceuticals can be used to target and destroy diseased cells, particularly in cancer treatment, through a process called radionuclide therapy. This specialized area of medicine combines principles of physics, chemistry, and biology to offer unique insights and treatment options for various medical conditions.