Iran produces two new medical radioisotopes

In line with the peaceful aims of Iran's nuclear activities, Iranian scientists have produced two new radioisotopes for medical treatment.

The two new radioisotopes are rhenium-186 and samarium-153, Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Deputy Director Muhammad Qannadi said on Monday.

Qannadi announced that clinical trials of the radioisotopes were successful.

Mass production of the radioisotopes will begin after the Health Ministry issues the necessary licenses, he added.

He went on to say that the radioisotopes will be used in the diagnosis and treatment of a number of cancers.

Source:presstv.ir