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Diagnosing and treating disease: how physicists keep you safe during healthcare procedures

Physics World Weekly Podcast

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Nuclear Medicine and Patient Safety

This chapter explores the use of radiopharmaceuticals in nuclear medicine, emphasizing the balance between effective diagnosis and patient safety. It also discusses safety protocols, risk assessments, and the differences between sealed and unsealed radioactive sources, particularly in brachytherapy.

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