What impact did Hevesy's work have on medicine?
Improved surgical techniques
Developed vaccines
Enhanced imaging techniques
Advanced genetic engineering
Answer
Enhanced imaging techniques: Hevesy's pioneering work in radioactive tracer techniques revolutionized medical imaging. By introducing radioactive isotopes into the body, he enabled the visualization and tracking of biological processes in vivo. This breakthrough led to the development of essential diagnostic tools like PET scans, which allow doctors to detect and monitor diseases with unprecedented precision.
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