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Radiography is the process of producing x-ray pictures, also known as RADIOGRAPHS. X-rays were discovered on November 8, 1895 by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen in Germany at the University of Wurzburg. Radiographs are produced through the use of radiation. There are three different types of radiation. These include PRIMARY RADIATION, REMNANT RADIATION, and SCATTER RADIATION. Primary is the radiation that leaves the tube, remnant is the “exit radiation” that passes through the image receptor, and…

ultrasound image with the largest (true) diameter; and thus a guarantee that the far wall intima–media thickness will be correctly measured (90_ angle between ultrasound array and arterial wall). A poorly visualized near wall may indicate a non-optimal imaging view. Furthermore the leading edge of the near wall intima–lumen interface is used when measuring lumen diameter (see below and Fig. 4). The leading edge echo from the lumen–intima interface and from the media–adventitia interface of the…

Technology has advanced significantly that now a simple cholesterol test or Electrocardiogram (EKG) is not sufficient to help people who may experience a heart attack in spite results of normal cholesterol. Newer imaging technology such as, CT scans, MRI, 3-dimensional echocardiography (3-D echo) and PET/CT scans have changed the game by being less invasive and less expensive. Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) is a diagnostic tool used for early detection to find…

Lasik is a medical procedure that uses laser technology to correct eye problems such as hyperopia, myopia and astigmatism. Doctors perform Lasik to reshape the cornea to improve vision sharpness and clarity. Majority of eye hospitals offer Lasik in Delaware, but the experience and qualification of the ophthalmologist performing the surgery is very important. Therefore, do a thorough background check on your chosen ophthalmologist and the clinic where the surgery is going to be performed. Opt for…

As an established resource for comprehensive MRI and CT imaging, at TOA, we utilize modern equipment in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of Orthopaedic conditions. Our unwavering dedication to providing the highest quality of care in Orthopaedics is why our MRI technologists are specialty trained in orthopaedic MRI. In addition, we rely on our nationally renowned radiologists who specialize in musculoskeletal MRI to interpret the images we capture throughout the exam. Unmatched…

Some examples of these types of imaging are: X-rays, PET scans, CT scans, MRIs and ultrasounds (Boodman). MRI and ultrasounds do not use radiation. Even though people will attempt to avoid radiation, it will build up inside them and it will never leave. Though the technology of radioactive imaging individuals have been able to provide images of the inside the body that have assisted medical professionals avoid exploratory surgery. Different types of radioactive imaging use ionizing radiation…

Radiologic technologists are the human services authorities who execute symptomatic imaging systems, for example, X-beam examinations, attractive reverberation imaging (MRI) filters and processed tomography (CT) checks. Some of them focus on unmistakable techniques, for example, cardiovascular-interventional radiography, mammography or sonography. Radiologic technologists are responsible for situating patients and ensuring that a quality symptomatic picture is created…

birth of ultrasound, new technologies have been continuously developed for the advancement in Diagnostic Sonography. In just the last 30 years, Diagnostic Sonography has become ranked amongst the most rapid and complex developments in Diagnostic Imaging and healthcare. With this growth have come concerns, primarily the concerns of the effects of the sound waves on the biological tissues. These hazards derive mostly from the heating of the tissue by the absorption of the sound energy, from the…

Long gone are the days of doctors performing blind or exploratory surgeries in hopes of discovering an ailment in their patients. The discovery of the x-ray in 1895, by German physicist W.C. Roentgen, was a major contribution to modern medicine (NDT Resource Center). Years after the discovery of the x-ray, the dependency of such increased, “The number of radiographic and fluoroscopic studies skyrocketed from 25 million in 1950 to 293 million in 2006” (Herrmann et al). Due to the uptick and…

Through The Eyes of a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer A diagnostic medical sonographer is a profession in which special imaging equipment is used to direct sound waves into a patient’s body, which can then asses and diagnose various medical conditions. Most people assume a sonographer is someone who only works with pregnant women and performs ultra sounds. The majority of people do not realize the various modalities involved in sonography. There are about eleven different areas of study…