Radioisotopes in Medicine

By Earl W. Phelan

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Discover how radioactive elements revolutionized healthcare in the mid-20th century, offering new ways to diagnose and fight diseases like never before.

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Health & Medicine Science - General

Released

2015-07-06

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Summary

"Radioisotopes in Medicine" by Earl W. Phelan is a mid-20th century overview of radioactive elements and their use in healthcare, explaining how they help doctors diagnose and treat different illnesses. The publication explains the history and science behind radiation, radioactivity, and radioisotopes and provides real-world examples of how they are used in diagnosis and treatment. Isotopes like iodine-131, cobalt-60, and phosphorus-32 are highlighted, demonstrating their special qualities and their specific use cases in medicine. The book explains how radioisotopes act as tracers, locating diseases inside the body, and talks about their ability to treat conditions like cancer. The author shows how radioisotopes have greatly improved both diagnosis and treatment in modern medicine.