02263cam a22003373u 4500 49377 UtSlPG 20260610134132.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 66062749 UtSlPG en iso639-1 RM Phelan, Earl W., 1900-1993 Radioisotopes in Medicine Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Understanding the atom Release date is 2015-07-06 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Radioisotopes in Medicine" by Earl W. Phelan is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the pivotal role that radioisotopes play in medical diagnosis and therapy, detailing how these radioactive elements are utilized to understand and treat various health conditions. It serves as an educational resource on the applications of nuclear energy in medicine, aimed at enhancing public understanding. The book delves into the history and principles of radiation, radioactivity, and the development of radioisotopes, alongside practical examples of their use in medical diagnostics and therapies. It highlights specific isotopes such as iodine-131, cobalt-60, and phosphorus-32, detailing their unique properties and the specific medical applications for which they are employed. Phelan discusses the methods by which these isotopes can be used as tracers to pinpoint disease within the body, as well as their therapeutic capabilities in treating conditions like cancer. Through a thorough examination of both diagnostic improvements and therapeutic advancements, Phelan conveys the profound impact of radioisotopes in contemporary medicine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Nuclear medicine Understanding the atom https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49377 90215 90215