How Stuff Works: Nuclear Medicine
– Layman’s introduction describing how nuclear medicine works and its uses in imaging and treatment. Related links found at the end provide more detail.
Direct link: How Stuff Works: Nuclear MedicineNuclear Medicine
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Nuclear medicine is a branch or specialty of medicine and medical imaging that uses radionuclides and relies on the process of radioactive decay in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
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Imaginis – Nuclear medicine imaging
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Imaginis – Nuclear medicine imaging
– Provides a layman’s introduction, explaining the indications, uses and how it works, and what to expect during the scan. Also introduces PET scans.
Direct link: Imaginis – Nuclear medicine imagingJoint Program in Nuclear Medicine
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Joint Program in Nuclear Medicine
– Information on this program from Harvard Medical School.
Direct link: Joint Program in Nuclear MedicineJoint Review Committee on Educational Programs
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Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
– JRCNMT is the nationally recognized accrediting agency for educational programs for nuclear medicine technologists. Site contains lists of accredited nuclear medicine schools as well as applications for accreditation.
Direct link: Joint Review Committee on Educational ProgramsNuclear Medicine Information
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Nuclear Medicine Information
– Provides information and breaking news about nuclear medicine, PET and related technologies.
Direct link: Nuclear Medicine InformationNuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
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Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
– Official site for one of the national nuclear medicine technologist certification boards.
Direct link: Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)Nuclear medicine – Wikipedia
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Nuclear medicine – Wikipedia
– Introduction and general overview of nuclear medicine.
Direct link: Nuclear medicine – WikipediaPositron Emission Tomography in oncology
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Positron Emission Tomography in oncology
– Information is provided about the use of dynamic PET, including compartment modeling and parametric imaging, for cancer therapy management.
Direct link: Positron Emission Tomography in oncologyRadiologyInfo
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RadiologyInfo
– Patient information about general, pediatric and cardiac procedures.
Direct link: RadiologyInfoSociety of Nuclear Medicine
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Society of Nuclear Medicine
– An international scientific and professional organization founded in 1954 to promote the science, technology and practical application of nuclear medicine.
Direct link: Society of Nuclear MedicineSouthwestern Chapter of the SNM
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Southwestern Chapter of the SNM
– Covers the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Information on meetings, news and job information.
Direct link: Southwestern Chapter of the SNMUS Bureau of Labor Statistics: Nuclear Medicine
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US Bureau of Labor Statistics: Nuclear Medicine
– Information about nuclear medicine technology as a career; describes working conditions, job outlook, and average salary.
Direct link: US Bureau of Labor Statistics: Nuclear MedicineUniversity of Illinois Hospital – Nuclear Medicine
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University of Illinois Hospital – Nuclear Medicine
– Contains brief introduction to nuclear medicine and many procedure guidelines.
Direct link: University of Illinois Hospital – Nuclear MedicineUniversity of Kansas – Nuclear Medicine
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University of Kansas – Nuclear Medicine
– Details about their program and equipment, radiopharamaceutics, quality control, radioimmunoassay and PET. Large collection of clinical and research teaching files.
Direct link: University of Kansas – Nuclear MedicineAmerican Board of Nuclear Medicine
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American Board of Nuclear Medicine
– Primary certifying organization for nuclear medicine physicians in the United States. Contains information about how to become a certified ABNM physician.
Direct link: American Board of Nuclear MedicineAmerican College of Nuclear Physicians
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American College of Nuclear Physicians
– A trade association that represents the interests of nuclear medicine physicians before legislative and regulatory bodies, other medical organizations, the media and general public.
Direct link: American College of Nuclear PhysiciansAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
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American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
– Official site for one of the national nuclear medicine technologist certification boards.
Direct link: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
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American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
– Includes patient and professional information, CME calendar, newsletter, and position statements.
Direct link: American Society of Nuclear CardiologyAustralian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine
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Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine
– About their history, branches, as well as their meetings and publications. Membership forms online.
Direct link: Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear MedicineBritish Nuclear Medicine Society
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British Nuclear Medicine Society
– The journal, Nuclear Medicine Communications, is available here, as well as the society newsletter, awards and details about upcoming conferences.
Direct link: British Nuclear Medicine Society