Pharmaceutical applications of radioactive substances, also known as radiopharmaceuticals, involve the use of radioactive isotopes in medicine for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. These substances are crucial in nuclear medicine, providing valuable information about physiological processes, disease detection, and targeted treatments. Here are key pharmaceutical applications: 1. Diagnostic Imaging Single-Photon Emission …
Radio isotopes and study of radio isotopes
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. …