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Nuclear Medicine in Mexico

Hospitals, clinics and medical centers in Mexico performing Nuclear Medicine.

Hospital Velmar

Welcome to our Private Hospital, where a friendly and courteous team of medical specialists with a wealth of scientific knowledge and ethical standards is committed to taking care of your healthcare needs. Our goal is to provide unmatched medical care by constantly innovating and investing in the tr

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Nuclear Medicine is available at Hospital Velmar

Hospital San Jose TecSalud

A JCI accredited hospital, located 150 miles from the border with Texas, United States. The hospital is a full range tertiary care hospital, with five areas of excellence: Cardiology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Organ Transplant and Liver Disease.

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Nuclear Medicine is available at Hospital San Jose TecSalud

Hospital Médica Sur

Prestigious destination that conducts first class medical procedures.

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Nuclear Medicine is available at Hospital Médica Sur

San Angel Hospital

A small, modern, private hospital, located in the border city of Nuevo Laredo, right across the Texas border. 50% of the patients come from the United States, due to the proximity to the Texas border, and to the easy access by car and by air.

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Nuclear Medicine is available at San Angel Hospital

San Javier Hospital

A 73 bed private, tertiary, full service hospital. San Javier Hospital is affiliated with 3,000 specialized, board certifies physicians, and offers the full range of medical specialties.

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Nuclear Medicine is available at San Javier Hospital

International Bio Care Hospital

A unique hospital that uses integrative medical approach for treating cancer patients, Autoimmune Degenerative Diseases, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other so called "Chronic diseases". Treatment methods are individually tailored for each patient.

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Nuclear Medicine is available at International Bio Care Hospital

Galenia Hospital

In the Diagnostic Center of Hospital Galenia offers imaging services with the latest technology and an experienced team of certified radiologists and technicians. They provide physicians with critical information used to diagnose and treat a wide range of health problems.

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Nuclear Medicine is available at Galenia Hospital

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About Nuclear Medicine

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What is nuclear medicine?

This is a medical imaging technique that uses radiotracers to diagnose and treat disease. Radiotracers are small amounts of radioactive materials which are inhaled, swallowed or injected into the bloodstream. The radiotracer travels through the body part being examined and gives off energy which is detected by a specially designed camera and a computer to create images.


When is nuclear medicine commonly used?
  • To diagnose and track the progression of diseases such as heart disease, cancer, endocrine, and gastrointestinal disorders.
  • To investigate intestinal bleeding
  • To detect cancer, monitor its progression, response to treatment and detect metastases.
  • To detect urinary tract obstructions
  • To evaluate for hypertension
  • To investigate esophageal reflux or motility disorders
  • To diagnose respiratory problems
  • To detect organ transplant rejection
  • To evaluate bones for, fractures, infection, tumors and metastatic bone disease
  • To evaluate painful prosthetics
  • To investigate brain abnormalities in patients with seizures and memory loss.
  • To detect the early onset of disorders such s Alzheimer’s

How should I prepare?
  • Women should always tell the doctor or technician if they suspect they may be pregnant or are breastfeeding.
  • You should also let your doctor know any medications and supplement you are taking.
  • Metallic jewelry and accessories may interfere with the procedure and should be left at home.
  • Your doctor will discuss with you the procedure and add any necessary instructions.

How does the procedure work?
  • The procedure is noninvasive and painless except when getting an injection. Depending on the type of test the radiotracer will either be injected, swallowed or inhaled and eventually accumulates in the area being examined.
  • The radiotracer gives off energy which is detected by a special camera and a computer creates the detailed images on both structure and function of tissues and organs in your body.
  • This technique focuses on showing the body’s physiological processes such as levels of chemical activity and rates of metabolism. Areas that accumulate large amounts of radiotracer are called hot spots and indicate a high level of metabolic or chemical activity.

How is the procedure performed?
  • The procedure can be performed in an outpatient center or in a hospital. You will lie down on an examination table, and if necessary an intravenous(IV) line will be inserted into your arm.
  • The dose of radiotracer is then injected, inhaled as a gas or swallowed. It may take second, hours or days for the radiotracer to accumulate in the area being studied. Therefore, imaging may be done immediately, after a few hours or days after the radiotracer dose is given.
  • Imaging is done by a special camera and you may be asked to change position in between. You will need to lie still while the camera is taking pictures.
  • Depending on the type of test the length of actual scanning greatly varies from 20mminutes to several hours. Some test can even be done over several days. Young children may require sedation to calm and keep them still. The intravenous line will be removed after the procedure is finished.

After the procedure
  • A radiologist or healthcare professional with training in nuclear medicine will interpret the images and give the results to your doctor.

Nuclear medicine therapy
    Nuclear medicine can also be used in therapeutic procedures to treat medical conditions such as cancer and thyroid gland disorders. Some of the nuclear medicine therapeutic procedures include:
  • Radioimmunotherapy (RIT): This is a cancer treatment that is personalized and it combines radiotherapy with immunotherapy. Patients with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma may undergo radioimmunotherapy if they do not respond to chemotherapy.
  • Radioactive iodine (I-131) therapy: This is used to treat some thyroid disorders such as thyroid cancer and Grave’s disease.
  • Radioactive phosphorus (P-32): This is used to treat some blood disorders.
  • Radioactive antibodies: These are used to treat certain cancers of the lymphatic system.
  • Radioactive materials: These are used to treat tumor metastases to the bones.
  • Metaiodobenzylguanidine (I-131 MIBG): This type of radioactive iodine is used to treat adrenal gland and nerve tissue tumors.

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