Week#4: Advantage and Disadvantage of Nuclear Medicine.

The procedure of nuclear medicine it is like any other of medicine, so also it has advantages and disadvantages. According to http://www.adviseamerica.com/5-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-nuclear-medicine/ this are some of his advantages:
1. Detailed and Accurate: There are many pros to using nuclear medicine. The first of these is the ability to make other wise complex procedures, simple simple and safer for the patient. They are able to examine the most sensitive areas in great detail. All of this can happen without have to subject patients to invasive or possible dangerous surgeries and procedures.
2. Increase methods of early detection: Due to the enhanced capabilities provided by nuclear medicine, doctors have a greater chance of detecting serious illnesses and conditions earlier.


3.Provides additional treatment plans: Nuclear medicine has expended treatment options for patients that suffer from serious diseases such a cancer by form of chemotherapy or radiation treatment. For some patient this makes the difference between life and death.
Also there are some disadvantage:
1. Associated health risks: For those that are exposed to too much, certain health issues can arise. The highest risks occurs in patients that are young, pregnant, or elderly. In these instances, alternative treatment plans are recommended. 
2. It produces mild radiation. If its users are not careful, it can develop cancer in the health of several patients.
3. High costs to operate: When it comes of the medical industry, purchasing, installing, maintaining, and operating some of these machines can be costly. In rare cases, forms of nuclear medicine can make certain health issues even worse in patients.  
The nuclear medical procedure it is effective but like everything requires the proper care to prevent bad management. This type of medicine can save lives with the correct procedure.