Center for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine (CDTMN) #

Diagnostic Imaging #

• Molecular Imaging: Utilizes radiopharmaceuticals to provide detailed images of molecular and cellular processes within the body, offering insights into how the body functions at a molecular level.
• Hybrid Imaging: Combines nuclear medicine imaging techniques like SPECT/CT and PET/CT with radiological imaging (CT and MRI) to provide comprehensive diagnostic maps that enhance precision in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Therapeutic Applications #

• Targeted Radionuclide Therapy: Involves using radiopharmaceuticals to deliver radiation directly to diseased cells, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. This approach is used in treating conditions like hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer, prostate cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, bone metastasis, lymphoma, and more.
• Radiometabolic Therapy: Administering radionuclides to destroy targeted cells, such as in the treatment of hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer. 

Safety and Quality Assurance #

• Radiation Protection: Strict safety measures are followed to ensure the safe use of radioisotopes for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Medical staff are trained to adhere to radiation safety protocols, ensuring patient safety during procedures. 
• Compliance with Standards: The CDTMN department upholds stringent safety standards for radiation protection, quality improvement initiatives, and health technology evaluations to safeguard both patients and medical staff. 

Technological Advancements #

• Advanced Equipment: Utilizes cutting-edge technology like PET-CT scanners for better diagnostic results, increased safety, reliability in clinical management, and therapeutic outcomes. This technology allows for the detection of small tumor lesions that were previously challenging to identify. 
• Total-Body Imaging: Enables a comprehensive assessment of the body’s distribution and composition, providing detailed analyses useful in various medical conditions like obesity. 

Research and Development #

• Biomedical Research: Nuclear Medicine plays a pivotal role in biomedical research by facilitating the development of new drugs through early-phase clinical trials. It supports advancements in medical treatment standards through total-body imaging, AI-supported data analysis, and non-invasive network medicine approaches. 

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