Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine

Core Objective: to identify abnormalities early in the progress of a disease or its treatment through the application of unsealed radiopharmaceuticals across imaging, radioimmunoassay, and interventional techniques

Mission: enable physicians to detect, monitor, and treat a wide variety of conditions with precision and minimal invasiveness

Endocrine System

• Thyroid Scan and Uptake – evaluates thyroid function and helps diagnose thyroid disorders and cancer. 
• Parathyroid Scan– assesses parathyroid gland abnormalities that may affect calcium levels. 
• Whole-Body Iodine-131 Scan (WBS-131) – detects residual, recurrent, or metastatic thyroid cancer.

Cardiovascular System

• Myocardial Perfusion Imaging – assesses blood flow to the heart muscle and detects coronary artery disease. 
• Cardiac Amyloidosis Scan – detects abnormal protein deposits affecting heart function. 
• MUGA Scan – measures the heart's pumping efficiency and overall function. 
• Blood Volume Study – measures total blood volume and helps assess circulation disorders.

Respiratory System

• Lung Ventilation and Perfusion (V/Q) Study –helps to diagnose pulmonary embolism.

Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary System

• Hepatobiliary Scan (HIDA Scan) – evaluates the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. 
• Liver Scan – assesses liver size, function, and abnormalities. 
• Gastric Emptying Scan – measures how quickly food leaves the stomach. 
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Study – detects acid reflux and stomach contents flowing back into the esophagus. 
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding Study – locates active bleeding within the digestive tract. 
• Meckel's Diverticulum Study – detects abnormal stomach tissue that may cause gastrointestinal bleeding. 
• Urea Breath Test – detects H. pylori, a bacterium associated with ulcers and gastritis.

Renal and Genitourinary System

• Renal Glomerular Filtration Study – measures differential kidney function and filtration capacity. 
• Testicular Blood Flow Scan – evaluates blood circulation to the testicles.

Neurological System

• Brain Perfusion Scan – measures blood flow to different areas of the brain.

Musculoskeletal System

• Bone Scan – detects bone infections, fractures, and cancer spread.

Lymphatic System

• Lymphoscintigraphy – maps lymphatic drainage and evaluates lymphatic disorders.

Head and Neck System

• Salivary Gland Imaging – evaluates salivary gland function and abnormalities. 
• Dacryocystogram – assesses the tear drainage system and detects blockages.

Breast Imaging

• Scintimammography – evaluates suspicious breast abnormalities when additional imaging is needed.

Oncology and Infection Imaging

• Whole-Body Gallium-67 Imaging – detects infection, inflammation, and certain cancers. 
• Whole Radioactive Iodine Body Scanning – Monitors thyroid cancer recurrence or spread after treatment. 
• MIBG Imaging – Detects and evaluates specific neuroendocrine tumors. 
• White Blood Cell (WBC) / Leukocyte Imaging – Identifies sites of infection or inflammation throughout the body.