gamma cameras

A gamma camera is a medical imaging device used to visualize how organs and tissues function by detecting gamma rays emitted from a radioactive tracer introduced into the body. The camera captures these gamma rays with special detectors, creating detailed images that help doctors diagnose conditions like cancer, heart disease, or brain disorders. It works by rotating around the patient to get different perspectives, assembling the data into images that reveal areas of abnormal activity or structure. Gamma cameras are vital tools in nuclear medicine, providing non-invasive insights into the body's internal processes.