An indium scan is a non-invasive nuclear scan that uses a radioactive tracer to identify inflammation or infection in specific areas of the body. The procedure involves tagging white blood cells with indium-111, injecting them back into the body, and then detecting gamma rays emitted by the isotope using special imaging equipment. The risks are […]
Indium is a rare metallic element found in zinc and silver ores. It is used in LCD manufacturing, plating, transistors, and medical imaging. It is not toxic in purified form, but some compounds can be harmful. It was discovered in 1863 and is often a byproduct of mining other metals. Indium is a metallic chemical […]
