Real equipment used to study and save human lives
Optical imaging Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
Sound complicated? All it does is shoot single photons into the body and construct images of the tracers in the human body.
Positron emission tomography (PET)
Similar to SPECT but the gamma rays are used differently. Helps physicians view the patients cellular processes.
Many moms have this simple procedure to see if their baby is all right. But it can also be used to look at organs and detect problems
