Radioisotopes in Medicine

Earl W. Phelan (1900 - 1993)

Radioisotopes in Medicine is an educational booklet published in 1966 as part of the Understanding the Atom series by the United States Atomic Energy Commission. Written in clear language for the general public, the booklet covers the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radioactive isotopes like technetium 99m and iodine 131. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden)

Genre(s): Medical, Astronomy, Physics & Mechanics, Life Sciences

Language: English

Keyword(s): medicine (56), radioisotopes (3), nuclear medicine (3), radioactive isotopes (1), radiation treatment (1), radiation therapy (1)

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 About the series and author Laurie Anne Walden
00:02:31
Play 02 Introduction Laurie Anne Walden
00:18:46
Play 03 Diagnosis Laurie Anne Walden
00:30:05
Play 04 Therapy Laurie Anne Walden
00:18:42
Play 05 Conclusions and appendix Laurie Anne Walden
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