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Iodine-131
Location and detection of thyroid gland disorders, including hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer.
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Sodium-24
Detecting blood circulation disorders, blood clots, and heart pumping efficiency.
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Iron-59
Diagnosing anemia and iron deficiency.
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Cobalt-60
Used in cancer diagnosis and radiotherapy planning.
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Tritium (Hydrogen-3)
Measuring water content in the human body, studying water movement.
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Fluorine-18
Used in PET scans to detect cancer, brain disorders, and heart conditions.
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Technetium-99m
The most widely used isotope in medical imaging for various organ scans like bone, liver, and kidneys.
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Gallium-67
Detecting infections and tumors.
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Carbon-11
Used in brain imaging studies.
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