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Sabeo_FF t1_j6zy480 wrote

Reply to comment by Pharmer3 in A medical isotope made from nuclear weapons waste (Tc-99m) has a six-hour half-life. How do hospitals keep it in stock? by Gwaiian

A 'nuclear pharmacy' is an amazingly sounding concept.

I mean, its obvious what it is, but still lovely to let the imagination to run about.

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edwwsw t1_j701udy wrote

It's an application area if you graduate with a Phd in nuclear physics. I worked with several physicists when I was in medical imaging. They dealt with dosimetry in radiation therapy.

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baseketball t1_j73lswd wrote

I wish they would talk more about potential jobs for different areas of college studies. I always thought for nuclear physics you just work at some power plant.

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