Nuclear Medicine service initiated at the University Hospital of Guadalajara set to commence in the fall season
New Nuclear Medicine Service Set to Launch at University Hospital of Guadalajara
The University Hospital of Guadalajara is set to introduce a new Nuclear Medicine service this fall, following a significant investment by the Government of Castilla-La Mancha. This service will be a valuable addition to the hospital's existing healthcare offerings.
The Nuclear Medicine service will be equipped with modern PET/CT and gamma cameras, SPECT scanners, and radiopharmacy facilities. These state-of-the-art tools support advanced diagnostic imaging and radionuclide therapies, enabling the hospital to provide cutting-edge medical care.
The service will be staffed by a team of more than ten professionals, including nuclear medicine physicians, technologists, radiopharmacists, medical physicists, and nursing personnel. These specialists are trained in handling radioactive materials and patient care.
The expected procedures at the Nuclear Medicine service include PET and SPECT imaging for oncology, cardiology, and neurology; radionuclide therapies like Lu-177 or Ac-225-based treatments for cancers; and diagnostic procedures for thyroid and bone diseases.
The Government of Castilla-La Mancha has invested over 3.7 million euros in equipping this new service. As part of the dental health equipment renovation project, around 3,600 tests are being performed with the new orthopantomograph, with more renewals planned for the coming months.
The new orthopantomograph in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service provides panoramic radiological tests of the entire jawbone with greater resolution and diagnostic precision.
The incorporation of the Nuclear Medicine Service into the University Hospital of Guadalajara will attract talent, lead innovative projects, and consolidate Guadalajara as a regional reference center for molecular imaging. It is expected to reduce patient travel to distant centers, decrease diagnosis-to-treatment times, enable earlier detection of diseases, and increase availability of cutting-edge radionuclide therapies.
This new service will work closely with other services like Radiodiagnosis and Radiotherapy Oncology, another new service to be incorporated shortly. Alberto Jara, Director-General of SESCAM, announced the upcoming service during a visit to the facilities.
The launch of the Nuclear Medicine service is a significant step forward in the Government of Castilla-La Mancha's ambitious project to renovate dental health equipment. So far, 40 dental chairs, 134 autoclaves, 135 intraoral radiology devices, and 12 orthopantomographs have been renewed.
As the University Hospital of Guadalajara continues to grow and evolve, the addition of the Nuclear Medicine service will undoubtedly improve access, reduce travel and waiting times, and optimize continuity of care for patients in the region.
The incorporation of the Nuclear Medicine Service at the University Hospital of Guadalajara marks a fusion of advanced science and art in healthcare, as it boasts cutting-edge technology that will notably aid in diagnosing and treating medical conditions. This integrated approach towards health and wellness is anticipated to position Guadalajara as a regional hub for molecular imaging and redress the need for patients to seek care in distant centers.
