Feasibility study of gamma-ray medical radiography

► Characterized the performance of gamma-ray radiography. ► Displayed medical images of humanoid phantoms using gamma radiography. ► Am-241 has the right inherent parameters to be used in diagnostic medical imaging. ► Outlined the main advantages and disadvantages of using gamma-radiography. ► Production of a pure Am-241 will help in making the exposure times more clinically reasonable.