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From which site and article can I find a table or information about alpha emitting radionuclides used in nuclear medicine?
emilmammadzada said:TL;DR Summary: Radionuclides used in nuclear medicine
From which site and article can I find a table or information about alpha emitting radionuclides used in nuclear medicine?
Radionuclides are unstable atoms that emit radiation in the form of alpha, beta, or gamma particles. They are used in nuclear medicine to diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
Radionuclides can be produced through nuclear reactions in a nuclear reactor or by bombarding stable atoms with high-energy particles in a particle accelerator. They can also occur naturally in the environment.
The most commonly used radionuclides in nuclear medicine are technetium-99m, iodine-131, and thallium-201. These radionuclides have short half-lives, making them ideal for medical imaging and therapy.
Radionuclides are used in medical imaging by attaching them to specific molecules that target a particular organ or tissue in the body. These molecules are injected into the patient and then detected by a special camera, which produces images of the targeted area.
The use of radionuclides in nuclear medicine is generally considered safe, as the amount of radiation exposure is minimal and the half-lives of the radionuclides are short. However, there is a small risk of allergic reactions or radiation exposure, and precautions are taken to minimize these risks for both patients and medical staff.