Rare Earth Elements: Therapeutic and Diagnostic Applications in Modern Medicine
January 2018
in “
Clinical and Medical Reports
”
TLDR Rare earth elements are crucial in medical imaging and cancer treatment.
The document discussed the therapeutic and diagnostic applications of rare earth elements (REE) in modern medicine. These elements, including gadolinium, europium, and lutetium, were used in various medical technologies due to their unique physical and chemical properties. Gadolinium was notably used in MRI scans to enhance image contrast, while europium was utilized in luminescent bioassays and DNA labeling. REE also played roles in cancer treatment, with radioisotopes like samarium-153 and terbium-149 being used in targeted therapies. The document highlighted the growing demand for REE and the importance of recycling these elements to sustain advancements in medical imaging and treatment technologies.
