What Are Nuclear Bone Scans?
NOVEMBER 9, 2022When a patient has bone pain, their doctor might order a bone scan. A nuclear bone scan uses radiotracers, which are small amounts of radioactive substances, to recognize differences in bone metabolism. With the help of these radiotracers and a specialized camera, physicians can diagnose various bone issues, from infections to arthritis. What Is a Nuclear Bone Scan? If you've talked to your primary care...
What is Dynamic Imaging in Nuclear Medicine?
JULY 29, 2022Dynamic imaging in nuclear medicine is an imaging technique that captures sequential images of physiological processes inside of the body. In simpler terms, dynamic imaging takes images of things like...
What is a Nuclear Stress Test?
DECEMBER 1, 2021If your doctor ordered a nuclear stress test, you might have a lot of questions buzzing around your head. Why do you need it? What does it entail? Below, we’ll...