A result that is not likely to occur randomly, but rather is likely to be attributable to a specific cause. Statistical significance can be strong or weak, and is important to research in many math-and science-related fields, including medicine, sociology, psychology and biology.
A nuclear scan is an imaging test that uses imaging technology and trace amounts of radioactive materials, called radiotracers, to diagnose and monitor diseases and treatments. Nuclear scans can show the structure and function of most body organs and tissues.
A gallium scan is a nuclear medicine imaging test that uses a radioactive isotope radioactive isotopeSee radioisotope. (radiopharmaceutical) called gallium citrate Ga 67 to look for areas of inflammation or infection in the body. A special camera takes images of the bodyâs tissues.