Thyroid uptake is also known as radioactive iodine uptake test (RAIU). Although, it measures the function of thyroid gland; however, it does not utilize imaging technique. Moreover, Nuclear medicine is a kind of medical imaging that utilizes small doses of radioactive material to detect the thyroid function.
The bill approved by Sen. Christopher Doddâs Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee, for instance, included 161 amendments authored by Republicans. Only 49 Republican amendments were rejected out of 210 considered.
March 21, 2010: The Senateâs version of the health-care plan is approved by the House in a 219-212 vote. All Republicans and 34 Democrats vote against the plan. March 23, 2010: President Obama signs the Affordable Care Act into law.