X-ray fluorescence

Radiology seems like an amazing career to go into. Radiologists take X-rays of people and learn about the bones. Becoming a radiologist takes a lot of knowledge and work. Radiology requires a lot of work, such as an associates degree, passing a certification exam, and having skills in technology, math, and interpersonal connections. The skills and education needed to become a radiologist seem difficult. Radiologists need an associates degree, had to of passed a certification exam, and must have…

service I chose is radiology. Diagnostic Imaging is a specialty of medicine that uses nonionizing and ionizing radiation for diagnosing and intervention of disease. Diagnostic Imaging uses imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray radiography, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound to image inside the human anatomy in to diagnose abnormalities and disease. The meaning of imaging in radiology is to create a picture…

By Jonas Wilson, Ing. Med. CT KUB A computerized tomography (CT) scan of the kidneys, ureters and bladder (KUB) is referred to as a CT KUB. The scan is done to obtain images from different angles of the urinary system and surrounding structures, which encompasses an area from the superior poles of the kidneys, descending down to the pubic symphysis. These images are acquired in cross-sections or slices, hence the terminology tomographic. They are then processed through a computer to produce…

Furthermore, radiation during childhood gives patients a greater chance of developing cancer. “Medical Imaging Exposes People to Too Much Radiation”, states that kids are exposed to radiation, and the radiation has time to settle and develop into cancer which makes children more susceptible to cancer (Brownlee, Wainwright❡17). In a few years, the number of cancers of these children will start to appear, and the number will be excessive unless doctors lower the exposure of radiation to prevent…

The increased use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has contributed to the rising cost of imaging expenses. The availability of technology, the increased demand for patients and doctor, and advanced technology are factors that have contributed to the increase. Hypothesis: The increased use and availability in MRI imaging has increased the cost in MRI imaging procedures by approximately 33 percent from 2011 to 2013. In an attempt to identify the connection between increased use of MRI…

In 1895, x-rays were discovered by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen. He was a Professor at Wuerzburg University which was in Germany. He worked with a cathode-ray tube in which he observed a fluorescent glow of crystals on a table near the tube. The tube that Roentgen was working with at the time was made of a glass envelope with positive and negative electrodes filled in it. The air that was in the tube was let out. When a high voltage was applied, the tube produced a glow that was fluorescent. He then…

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…

Nuclear Chemistry: The Magnetic Resonance Imaging The evolution of medicine is quite interesting. It first started out with spirits, omens, and other mythical beliefs. Then, the discovery of science has allowed for more practical ways to examine and heal a body. First the simple tools came into play, then the advanced technology. As the years keep progressing, more and more discoveries are being made. One example of this is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Nuclear chemistry has allowed for…

The history of dental radiography began on November 8, 1895 with the discovery of the x-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen. This tremendous discovery changed the future of medical and dental professions, creating a new era for advances and improvements in the medical and dental field. Many other discoveries followed this monumental innovation, and in the late 1940 (s) MRI were discovered. The founding father of MRI is Raymond Damadian, who received a Nobel Prize in 1952. (Reference #1) During its…

Advancement in Radiation Protection: Non-Lead Apron People are exposed to radiation every day just by being alive on this earth. One receives approximately 3,000 µSv of ubiquitous background radiation a year, which means approximately 8.2 µSv per day (Howerton, Iannucci, 2012). This is known as background radiation and is caused by terrestrial, cosmic, and naturally occurring radon. On the other hand, during radiographic examination some degree of biological damage does occur during exposure,…