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Information on Common Nuclear Medicine Scans:
Bone Mineral Density Scan
Bone Scan
Cardiac Blood Pool Scans (MUGA)
Gallbladder Scan
Gallium Scan
Kidney Scan
Lung Scan
PET Scan
Thallium/Technetium Cardiac Scan (Myocardial Perfusion Study)
Thyroid Scan and Radioactive Iodine
Information on Thyroid Conditions:
The thyroid gland controls our body’s metabolism. Sometimes, its functioning level is too high (hyperthyroidism) or too low (hypothyroidism). Sometimes, some anatomical disorders can be found, such as an enlarged thyroid goiter or thyroid lumps (nodules). For more in-depth information relating to thyroid conditions, you can go here: Other Thyroid Conditions
Find more information by going to the website for the Society of Nuclear Medicine.
If you are considering quitting smoking, we have some information and resources that can help you be successful here:
Smoking - Call It Quits!
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