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Pharmaceutical applications of radioactive substances

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Radioactive substances Radioactive substances have played a significant role in modern medicine and pharmaceutical sciences. The controlled use of radioactive materials in diagnostics, therapy, and research has transformed the healthcare industry. These substances are primarily used in nuclear medicine for imaging, treatment of various diseases, and as tracers in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies. This document … Read more

Radio isotopes and study of radio isotopes

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Radioisotopes, or radioactive isotopes, are isotopes of chemical elements that exhibit radioactivity. These isotopes have unstable nuclei, leading them to undergo spontaneous radioactive decay, emitting particles or energy in the process. The radioactivity of these isotopes makes them valuable in various scientific, medical, industrial, and environmental applications. Key Characteristics 1. Unstable Nuclei: Radioisotopes have nuclei … Read more