Radiography

Sarcoidosis was first mentioned by J. Hurtchinson in early 1869, and was thought to be a dermatological condition based on a patient he had seen. During that summer, he visted Christiania (now Oslo, Norway), and viewed a compilation of pathological drawings, including one of a healthy, Swedish sailor, a patient of C.W. Boeck. The sailor had skin lesions comparable to those of Hutchinson's original patient. However, unlike Hutchinson's original patient, this one did not suffer from gout. In…

Drug abuse is one of the environmental factors that contribute to schizophrenia. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “Most drugs of abuse directly or indirectly target the brain’s reward system by flooding the circuit with dopamine.” Drugs such as cannabis and heroine can activate neurons because of their chemical structures resembling that of the natural neurotransmitter, dopamine, as was discussed earlier. These drugs can release two to ten times the amount of dopamine than…

The term life illness is referred to any illness or disease that can cause an individual to die. There exists a broad range of life-threatening illnesses such as acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), cancer, allied degenerative neurological disorders and, motor neurone disease. However, Cancer is considered to be the primary life threatening illness (Lyons et al, 2002). This report reflects the experience of a patient suffering from life threatening illness. It is an awful experience to…

The importance of lifelong learning was recognised as being pivotal in addressing these issues (Jones and Jenkins, 2007: 10). It introduced a four-tier structure, incorporating a competency based system for continual learning, the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF); this provided fair CPD access to all (Gould et al, 2007: 27). Within the imaging department it promoted, encouraged and expedited role development and generated new radiographic roles (Woodford, 2005: 321). It was highlighted…

husband’s laboratory, and she came to the conclusion that there was a probable existence of another radioactive element in the material. Pierre joined her and together they discovered Polonium. (History.com Staff “Remembering Marie Curie”). Using her radiography expertise, Marie set up mobile and permanent X-ray stations during WW1. They became known as “petites Curies.” This helped doctors diagnose and treat injuries on the battlefield. (History.com Staff “Remembering Marie Curie”). Thanks to…

Not only do radiologic technologists have to maintain and evaluate equipment, but they also need to make sure the patients are comfortable in the environment they are put into. Some technologists specialize in specific imaging such as sonography, radiography, and radiation therapy (“Radiology Specialist Areas”). The life of a radiologic technologist can be hectic from the on-call hours added onto the forty hour work week, to the possibility of being exposed to radiation (Bureau of Labor…

often is mistaken for other types of colitis. Diagnosis of CD can be made through the use of many different methods. Diagnosis should begin with performing both upper and lower endoscopies. Diagnosis can also be achieved with the use of contrast radiography, through the small bowel confirming the anatomical location of the disease as well as identifying internal fistulas. Other procedures include tomography and ultrasonography to help identify abscesses and determination of thickness of the…

serum uric acid, serum cortisol and thyroid-stimulating hormone. The patient’s volume should be assessed clinically to help rule out the presence of hypovolemia” (p.1). Further diagnostic imaging study to find the neurologic status like chest radiography to rule out pulmonary edema, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging of the head to for finding of cerebral edema is helpful. Medications that are known to cause hyponatremia by increasing secretion of ADH should be evaluated and…

brain tumors. The coronal are dividing the body into front and back halves. The sagittal is dividing the body into left and right halves and the axial are dividing the body into upper and lower halves. There are modern techniques used in Digital radiography (X-ray), ultrasound, microscopic imaging (MI), Computed tomography (CT), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and Positron emission tomography (PET). MRI is used in the brain for the purpose of…

aforementioned scenario with regards to the actions of the healthcare practitioners in relation to the concepts, legislation, professional codes and the needs of the patient. It begins with an introduction to professionalism and its application to radiography. It then examines key themes of unprofessional behaviours with respect to appearance, communication, integrity and competence; while exploring the possible resultant effects of such behaviours on the patients. It concludes by looking at…