Results for tag: "Selenium-75"

Selenium-75 is a radioactive isotope of selenium used in nuclear medicine and radiopharmacology. It is produced in nuclear reactors and is used in the production of radiopharmaceuticals, which are used in medical imaging and therapy. Selenium-75 is used in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, as well as in the diagnosis of cardiovascular and neurological diseases. It is also used in the detection of certain metabolic disorders. Selenium-75 is also used in research to study the effects of radiation on cells and tissues. The Selenium-75 market is composed of companies that produce and supply the isotope, as well as those that develop and manufacture radiopharmaceuticals. Companies in the market include Nordion, Jubilant DraxImage, IBA Molecular, and Lantheus Medical Imaging. Show Less Read more