Nuclear & medicine --Part II

Unlike other diagnostic medical tests like CT or MR scans, which give result about only the structure of the organ under examination, test through nuclear technology also throws light on the functioning of the particular organ. Through such procedures, medicos get the images of the function of the entire body and identify the ones which show abnormal functioning. This often goes undetected through other diagnostic procedures.
The use of nuclear medicine for diagnosis and treatment of cancers and some other diseases is beyond doubt a safe option. It is painless, non-invasive and cost-effective option for the medics to gather information which may not be available otherwise through other diagnostic tests.
With the advancements in medical as well as nuclear sciences, the latter has been fairly well-integrated with the medicine for better results in the fields of patient care, diagnosis, management of disease, its treatment and also in the prevention of serious ailments plaguing the humanity. Owing to its early detection aspect, the progression of the disease can be  curbed  in time and the treatment can be initiated well before the ailment being  fully  blown.