IAEA Addresses Medical Isotope International Shipment Problems

Many countries are facing increasing problems receiving radiopharmaceuticals for treating a range of illnesses. A meeting of experts at the IAEA recently reviewed the situation, finding a growing incidence of denials or delays in international shipments of needed radioactive material, including short-lived isotopes used for medical diagnosis and treatment. Security and economic issues are among concerns driving the problems.

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