Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear medicine is a specialized area of radiology that uses very small amounts of radioactive materials (given either orally or intravenously) to examine an organ's structure and metabolic function, and is used to:
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Scan organs for abnormalities
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Evaluate the spread of cancer
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Locate infection
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Identify blood clots in the lungs
Nuclear medicine technologists at Laredo Medical Center utilize advanced technology that delivers results quickly so doctors can begin treatment as soon as possible.