Radioisotopes in Medicine


Read by Laurie Anne Walden

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Radioisotopes in Medicine is an educational booklet published in 1966 as part of the Understanding the Atom series by the United States Atomic Energy Commission. Written in clear language for the general public, the booklet covers the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radioactive isotopes like technetium 99m and iodine 131. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden) (1 hr 17 min)

Chapters

About the series and author 2:31 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Introduction 18:46 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Diagnosis 30:05 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Therapy 18:42 Read by Laurie Anne Walden
Conclusions and appendix 7:15 Read by Laurie Anne Walden