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Radio-isotopes are a crucial component of the radiopharmaceuticals that are used. routinely in the clinics for the non-invasive diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. These radiopharmaceuticals are specific biological molecules tagged (or labelled) with. medical radioisotopes.
One way humans use each of microwaves, X-rays, infrared, and radio waves. Microwaves- used to transmit cellular phone messages and cook food. X-rays- used to see inside the body to help doctors diagnose health problems. Infrared-provide the energy that makes your morning toast.