Handbook of Radiopharmaceuticals

Radiopharmaceuticals are a group of pharmaceutical drugs which contain radioactive isotopes. They are also referred to as medicinal radiocompounds. These agents are used to diagnose certain medical problems or treat certain diseases. Radiopharmaceuticals can be administered in patients through several different ways. They may be given by mouth, injection, or placed into the eye or into the bladder. There are several applications of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals. They can be used to examine blood flow to the brain, functioning of the liver, lungs, heart or kidneys, to assess bone growth, and to confirm other diagnostic procedures. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to radiopharmaceuticals. Scientists and students engaged in radiopharmaceutical research will find it full of crucial and unexplored concepts.