Nuclear cataracts cause clouding of the lens, impairing vision. Risk factors include age, medical conditions, and lifestyle. Surgery is the usual treatment, but complications can occur. Diagnosis involves visual acuity and other tests. Cataracts worsen over time, and those with chronic conditions are more at risk. Surgery involves replacing the lens, but glasses or contacts […]
Nuclear energy is generated through controlled nuclear reactions and is used for electricity and military purposes. It is considered cleaner than fossil fuels but has problems such as radioactive waste disposal. Uranium is used to fuel reactors, generating steam that powers turbines. Nuclear energy does not produce greenhouse gases but produces hazardous waste that requires […]
To become a nuclear engineer, a minimum of four years of college is required, with employers preferring candidates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or advanced degrees. High school students can prepare by taking advanced science and math classes. On-the-job training and licensing are also necessary, with some employers preferring advanced degrees in nuclear or […]
Nuclear medicine scans use radioactive isotopes to diagnose internal problems. They include bone scans, whole-body scans like PET, scans for specific tissues and glands, and scans to detect cancers. Patients ingest or inject a tracker for the machine to map bone density, organ thickness, and tumor size. Scans are usually done in hospitals or clinics […]
Nuclear medicine equipment uses advanced technology for diagnostic imaging and treatment. Different types of equipment are designed for specific radioisotopes to detect and track radiation emitted by medical dyes. Nuclear medicine imaging detects metabolic abnormalities and enables early detection of medical problems. It is used in dentistry and veterinary science, with specialized equipment for animals. […]
Nuclear insurance protects companies that work with nuclear reactors from liability claims in the event of a nuclear incident. In the US, it is provided under the Price-Anderson Act of 1957, and is only available from certain insurance companies. It is a no-fault insurance, and utilities pay the bills, not the government or taxpayers. Nuclear […]
