Nuclear Radiology

Nuclear radiology is a medical specialty that involves using small amounts of radioactive materials to diagnose and treat diseases. In this field, doctors create images of the body’s organs and tissues by detecting radiation emitted from these materials. Common procedures include PET scans and SPECT scans, which help identify conditions like cancer, heart disease, and certain neurological disorders. By providing detailed information about how the body functions at a cellular level, nuclear radiology helps doctors make more accurate diagnoses and develop effective treatment plans.