Which isotope is used in the treatment of cancer?
For diagnosis, technetium 99 is the most commonly used.For therapy you can use cobalt 60, iodine 131, Iridium-192, iodine-125, palladium-103, strontium-89, samarium-153 , rhenium-186, Lutetium-177, bismuth-213 , lead-212 , ytterbium-176, phosphorus-32, Caesium-131, palladium-103, radium-223, boron-10, actinium-225 , etc etcRadioisotopes in Medicine
What isotope is used to treat Leukemia?
Some of the isotopes used to treat leukemia are; Beta Emitters: Iodine-131, Iodine-90, Yttrium-90 Iodine-131 transmits beta and alpha radiation. Iodine-131-M195 has been proven to reduce the leukemic burden. It was tried in twenty-four patients and in 22 of them it showed that the leukemic burden was reduces, in myeloid leukemia. After the long treatment, "thirty-seven percent of patients developed human antimouse antibodies." The antibodies are very good because they fight any decease that enters the human system. Iodine-131-M195 and Iodine-131-HuM195 have been studied and they were declared to be safe, and effective isotopes in the treatment of leukemia mainly in "antileukemic therapy" before transplant of bone marrow or other.https://prezi.com/mxxvnmoiys_b/m...
Herbal Medicine: What are some uses, advantages and interesting/lesser known facts about Tulasi (Holy basil)?
Tulsi is known to have very strong anti- stress compounds and is great to help one quit smoking.Keep some leaves with you and chew it whenever the urge to smoke arises. Another plus is that the antioxidant property of the leaves will help fight all the damage that arises out of years of smoking.Tulsi is an excellent mouth freshener and oral disinfectant and its freshness lasts for a very long time. Holy Basil destroys more than 99% of the germs and bacteria in the mouth and this effect can last all day. It also cures ulcers in the mouthIt is anticarcinogenic and found to be effective in healing nearly all types of cancer and tumorsIt can protect your body from radiation poisoning and also heal and damages from that sort of conditionIt is beneficial in reducing labor pain, destroying rabies germs, treating gastroenteritis, cholera, whooping cough, measles, mumps, rheumatism, nausea, septic, urinary and genital infections, destroying worms in the stomachWash your eyes daily with a few leaves of basil soaked in water and you will be free from conjunctivitis, boils and many other problems of the eyes which are caused due to viral, bacterial or fungal infections. Holy Basil destroys the bacteria that are responsible for dental cavities, plaque, tartar, and bad breath, while also protecting the teeth. It also has astringent properties which make the gums hold the teeth tighter, thereby keeping them from falling(tulsi also has certain compounds like mercury, which has rich germicidal properties, that can actually be harmful for the teeth if kept in direct contact for too long)The holy basil has powerful purifying properties. When eaten raw, it purifies the blood giving the skin a beautiful glow, and prevents the appearance of acne and blemishes.It protects the heart by keeping one’s blood pressure under control and lowering his/her cholesterol levelsIt helps sooth the nerves, regulates blood circulation and beats free radicals that are produced during an episode of stressTo relieve kidney stones one must have the juice of tulsi leaves with honey, every day for six months to help wash out the stone from the kidney.Holy Basil is so good for boosting up the immune systemThe herb is a prophylactic or preventive and curative for insect stings or bites.Tulsi has very potent germicidal, fungicidal, anti-bacterial and anti-biotic properties that are great for resolving fevers,Common Cold,Coughs,Headaches