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Nanotechnology in Medicine
A page giving numerous example of the medical applications of nanotechnology, from drug delivery to imaging.
Hits: 2346
Ultrasound
A brief overview of how ultrasound scans work and forms part of teachers resources for medical physics.
Hits: 132
The Bends -Causes
A medical explanation of what causes decompression sickness (the bends) in divers.
Hits: 1146
Pulse oximeters
A brief overview of how pulse oximeters work and forms part of teachers resources for medical physics.
Hits: 113
Gamma cameras
A brief overview of how gamma cameras work and forms part of teachers resources for medical physics.
Hits: 142
Proton therapy
An interactive slideshow on how cancer can be treated with proton therapy, using a medical particle accelerator.
Hits: 724
Single-Photon Computed Tomography (SPECT)
A web site explaining the basics of SPECT. There are no images to view but the site links back to a medical imaging homepage which explains other techniques.
Hits: 1526
Positron emission tomography (PET )
A brief overview of how positron emission tomography work and forms part of teachers resources for medical physics.
Hits: 134
How Nuclear Medicine Works
A brief description of how Nuclear Medicine works. The pages address broad areas of medical use of radiation: PET, MRI scanners, SPECT, cardiovascular and bone scanning, treatment, radiation therapy.
Hits: 3684
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