Alternative scanning methods not ideal, isotope conference hears
Monday, June 15, 2009 - 14:14
in Mathematics & Economics
The shortage of medical isotopes is leading Canadian doctors to turn to medical-scan alternatives that may not be the best approach, a specialist in nuclear medicine said Monday.
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