Chapter 10: Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear medicine is a true interdisciplinary field drawing on the principles of nuclear physics, chemistry, and biology to diagnose and treat disease. On completion of this chapter and the associated questions, you should:
Be able to apply the knowledge of radioactive decay and magnetic resonance to diagnostic imaging.
Be able to describe the principles of the main divisions of radiation therapy.
Understand basic concepts in radiopharmacy and the design of radio-pharmaceuticals.