FUNCTIONAL IMAGING
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In addition to general nuclear imaging, MMI offers a range of specialized nuclear medicine studies.
Diagnostic nuclear medicine is a specialized form of medical imaging that evaluates how organs and tissues function. Unlike imaging exams such as X-ray or ultrasound that primarily show anatomy, nuclear medicine imaging provides information about physiological activity, helping detect disease or injury at an early stage.
These exams are commonly used to assess a wide range of conditions and support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Nuclear medicine exams involve the administration of a small amount of a radiopharmaceutical, which is typically injected into a vein in your arm and feels similar to having blood drawn. The radiopharmaceutical travels to the area being examined and emits low-level radiation for a short period of time.
A specialized camera, called a gamma camera, detects this radiation to create images. Imaging is painless and usually involves lying still on an examination table while the camera is positioned close to your body.
Evaluate organ function and physiological activity
Detect disease or injury at an early stage
Support diagnosis when structural imaging is limited
Guide treatment planning and follow-up
Nuclear medicine imaging has been safely used for decades. The amount of radioactive material administered is minimal, and side effects are rare.
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