Results for tag: "Cobalt-58"

Cobalt-58 is a radioactive isotope used in Nuclear Medicine and Radiopharmacology. It is used in the production of radiopharmaceuticals, which are used in medical imaging and therapy. Cobalt-58 is produced in nuclear reactors and is used in the production of technetium-99m, which is the most widely used radiopharmaceutical in the world. It is also used in the production of other radiopharmaceuticals, such as gallium-67 and iodine-131. Cobalt-58 is used in a variety of medical applications, including diagnosis and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders. It is also used in research and development of new radiopharmaceuticals. Companies in the Cobalt-58 market include Nordion, Lantheus Medical Imaging, Jubilant DraxImage, and IBA Molecular. Show Less Read more