Nuclear Medicine Medical Specialties Medicine

Nuclear Medicine Medical Specialties Medicine

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that uses safe, painless, and cost-effective techniques both to image the body and treat disease. Nuclear medicine imaging is unique in that it documents organ function and structure, in contrast to diagnostic radiology, which is based upon anatomy. It is used in the diagnosis, management, treatment, and prevention of serious disease. (From the SNM - Society of Nuclear Medicine)

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- Layman's introduction describing how nuclear medicine works and its uses in imaging and treatment. Related links found at the end provide more detail.
- Directory of references, terminology, pathology, methodology and teaching files.
- Based in Melbourne, Australia, this site offers detailed information about the subject as well as PET scans. Referral procedures for professionals are also detailed here. Registration is optional but free.
- Includes patient and professional information, CME calendar, newsletter, and position statements.
- Easy-to-understand information for someone about to undergo a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan, by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
- The journal, Nuclear Medicine Communications, is available here, as well as the society newsletter, awards and details about upcoming conferences.
- Provides a layman's introduction, explaining the indications, uses and how it works, and what to expect during the scan. Also introduces PET scans.
- An international scientific and professional organization founded in 1954 to promote the science, technology and practical application of nuclear medicine.
- Southwestern Chapter of the Society of Nuclear Medicine in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
- Provides a topical introduction, as well as its use in treating disease and the production and use of radioisotopes.
- Published monthly by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, the online archive starts from Jan 2001 and allows one to browse through abstracts of original articles for free. Full text of articles, images and current readings all require a subscription fee.
- This site features case studies and interactive case forums amongst other physician information resources, and gives a brief history of the topic for the layperson. [Uses Frames]
- Provides medically related training and assistance for response to radiation emergencies worldwide. Includes information on dose estimates, dosimetry techniques, and treatments for exposure.
- Overview of the organization, its members, and a small casebook.
- Information on this program from Harvard Medical School.
- Nuclear Medicine services in Westmead, Australia. Brief explanations of tests conducted included.
- Based in Thessaloniki, Greece. Includes the Hellenic Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
- J. Michael Uszler of UCLA, focusing on BrainSPECT imaging relating to pediatric age brain disorders.
- CareImaging is a medical imaging research company in Canada. Information about the use of PET in various cancers.
- About their history, branches, as well as their meetings and publications. Membership forms online.
- Apart from information specific to their patients, this site also has general information for anyone undergoing a PET scan, and some case studies.
- Patient information about general, pediatric and cardiac nuclear medicine, as well as PET scans.
- Details about their program and equipment, radiopharamaceutics, quality control, radioimmunoassay and PET. Large collection of clinical and research teaching files.
- Monthly journal of the BNMS publishing research and clinical work in all areas of nuclear medicine. Submission guidelines and subscription details available.
- Current news, technology updates and editorials.
- Research institute of the Italian National Research Council, focusing on diagnostic imaging of the central nervous system.
- General information about the society, as well as its events and services.
- History of Positron Emission Tomography by Gordon L. Brownell from MIT/MGH, in a brief yet informative lecture.
- Jordan Eye provides information about their nuclear medicine investigations, bone densitometry, and radioisotope therapy. (Zarka, Jordan)

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