Medical Uses of Radioactivity

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Technetium and molybdenum injections.

Examples are given showing medical uses of radioactivity - technetium injections used to improve contrast on a spinal x ray and molybdenum injections. Shows the precautions carried out by medical staff when using radioactive medicine.
From: GCSE Bitesize Revision Science 1: Physics
First Broadcast : 05 October 2007

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 14-16

Subject : Physics, Science

Topic : Radioactivity, Materials and their properties, Physical processes

Keywords : Uses of radioactivity, Medicine, Technetium, Molybdenum, Gamma radiation, Spinal x ray, Medical uses of radioactivity

Notes : Can use clip to discuss the health risks associated with exposure to radioactive emissions, to discuss the ethics of using radiation based treatments and to look at precautions needed to protect humanity from radioactive exposure.

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