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Nuclear Medicine is the use of radioactive substances that help identify and treat multiple diseases by determining their severity and the patient's response to treatment Scientists believe that it first came to be sometime between the years of 1934 and 1946 During the year of 1934 radioactivity was first discovered and in 1946 the first radionuclides were produced Mandal History of Nuclear Medicine This branch of medicine was first used just to cure cancer as radioactive Iodine 131 but was later spread and used to cure other diseases It wasn t until 1971 and 1972 that nuclear medicine became an official medical use and had its own board Radiology is the study and use of radiation x rays and other scans to help treat diseases This is a very specialized career that requires a lot of training and understanding of radiation for the safety and well being of others Radiologist go through multiple years of specific schooling and training to acquire the knowledge needed for the field One must be certified by American Board of Radiology if they want to become a medical doctor or by the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology if they want to be an Osteopathic doctor What does a radiologist do This is an important career for the health care system because this branch of medicine is more advanced than others which allows us to cure more diseases If one has a question about radiation therapy or anything related to nuclear medicine they should consult their concerns with a radiologist They will make sure one receives the best treatment for their situation and see it through with the patient
