Best Nuclear Medicine Hospital in India
Best Nuclear Medicine Hospital in India
Nuclear Medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the use of radioactive substances in research, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. The Nuclear Medicine Department of the Gleneagles Hospitals provides a full range of procedures to treat patients suffering from various diseases. The team of doctors keep upgrading themselves with the advanced procedures related to Nuclear Medicine.
A lot of skill and training is required for the doctors of this department. Our doctors have many years of experience and they are also guided by the senior doctors. The laboratory is well-equipped and well-maintained at the Gleneagles Hospitals.
The Gleneagles Hospitals is the Best Nuclear Medicine Hospital in India and has been staffed by nurses, physicians and technicians who perform all the tests and procedures with care and provide the best of the best service to all our patients.
Nuclear Medicine is one of the components of molecular imaging wherein small amounts of radioactive substance are used for diagnosis and treatment. In most cases, the radio-nuclear compounds are injected into an individual via the arm or made to swallow in pills/liquid form. The resulting scans are safe, pain-free and not known to have any side effects. The Department of Nuclear Medicine at Gleneagles Hospitals employs state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure for carrying out molecular imaging.
PROCEDURES
- POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY
A Positron Emission Tomography is used to diagnose Cancer, determine the stage of the Cancer, and diagnose Nervous System and Cardiovascular Diseases. During the procedure, a radioactive substance is injected through the vein in the arm. Then the PET scan is obtained. PET scanner looks similar to the CT scanner. Drinking adequate fluids after the procedure helps flush the radioactive substance in the form of urine.
- BONE SCAN
A bone scan is used to examine the bones for any abnormalities such as infection, arthritis, fractures, or a Tumour. The procedure involves injecting a radioactive material into the vein of the arm. This radioactive material collects in bone, especially in the areas where there is an increased activity. It may take hours for the bones to absorb the radioactive material. Then, the bone scans were taken to obtain the images of the bone. The procedure may take about 30 to 60 minutes. Drinking adequate fluids after the procedure helps flush the radioactive substance in the form of urine.
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Dr Arvind Arokia Rajan
Consultant and Lead
MBBS, DNB
BRINGING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE FOR ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF DISEASES
The field of Nuclear Medicine is a relatively new but exciting one that employs radioactive substances for the diagnosis and treatment of certain diseases. Typically, the Department of Nuclear Medicine helps in the diagnosis of several Cancers in addition to diseases of the Heart, Gastric Diseases, Neurological problems and others. Nuclear Medicine has the potential to diagnose disease at the earliest stage and offer unparalleled insight to doctors.
- Q1. How does Nuclear Medicine differ from traditional imaging?
Nuclear medicine places more emphasis on organ function and metabolic processes than traditional imaging, which captures pictures of anatomical features. This often helps in the diagnosis of problems well before structural alterations have taken place, guaranteeing prompt administration of the appropriate intervention and therapy.
- Q2. What are the common procedures in Nuclear Medicine?
Heart imaging, thyroid, bone, and PET scans are among the most frequently performed procedures. These tests are used to detect problems such as thyroid dysfunction, cancer, bone problems and heart diseases.
- Q3. What are the advantages of Nuclear Medicine?
A personalized approach to treatment requires early and accurate diagnosis. It helps improve the quality of care and therefore the outcome, is almost painless, and provides thorough insights into the condition.
- Q4. Is Nuclear Medicine safe?
Nuclear medicine is safe, as the radioactive elements used in nuclear medicine are administered in a limited, controlled dosage. Hospitals have strict protocols that minimize exposure, and the drugs clear from the body over hours to days.
- Q5. Why choose a specialized hospital for Nuclear Medicine?
From the most advanced technology to a network of experienced specialized professionals and hospitals that are experts in their fields, the comprehensive care provided by specialized hospitals cannot be overstated. They guarantee proper diagnoses, appropriate treatments, and compliance with rigorous safety standards for the best patient outcomes.
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