Review of nuclear medicine imaging used in medical diagnostics

In this review, we will provide an overview of the role of nuclear medicine in Medical Diagnostics. Nuclear medicine is defined as the diagnosis and treatment of disease using radiolabeled compounds known as radiopharmaceuticals. Nuclear imaging produces images by detecting radiation from different parts of the body after a radioactive tracer material is administered. The images are recorded on a computer and film. Different types of nuclear imaging tests have different preparation instructions. Nuclear imaging is used primarily to diagnose or treat illnesses. Conditions diagnosed by nuclear medicine imaging include: Blood disorders, Thyroid disease. including hypothyroidism, Heart disease, Gallbladder disease, Lung problems, Bone problems, and kidney disease. Nuclear medicine, in combination with radiological modalities, gives extra information for diagnosis, prognosis, staging, treatment management, and the evaluation of responses to therapy in a non-invasive manner.