Explain the scientific and technical concepts related to nuclear medicine. Consider the following questions when you construct your response:

What type of radiation is typically exploited in most nuclear medicine procedures?

How are patients prepared for nuclear medicine procedures?

What are the advantages and limitations of nuclear medicine?

What ailments are typically diagnosed and treated via nuclear medicine procedures?

Evaluate a minimum of three applications of nuclear medicine relating to any of the following topics:

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans

Gallium scans

Indium white blood cell scans

Iobenguane scans (MIBG)

Octreotide scans

Hybrid scanning techniques employing X-ray computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Nuclear medicine therapy using radiopharmaceuticals

Support your statements with examples. Provide a minimum of three scholarly references.