"Radiology is a medical specialty that uses imaging to diagnose and treat diseases seen within the body. Radiologists use many imaging techniques including: X-ray radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography, nuclear medicine including positron emission tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose and treat diseases." Some of the experiments they do include testing X-ray dark-field radiography on a living organism for the first time. They test the organism for lung disease. X-Ray dark-field
Radiology is a tool frequently used in medicine. Almost everyone will have an X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, or one of any of the many other imaging techniques at some point. The use and development of various radiologic techniques have reduced the need of exploratory surgeries and given us a better idea of what is going on inside our bodies. Radiology as we know it today was was invented over a century ago by a German physicist and Professor named Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen 1. In 1895 he discovered electromagnetic
way from digital technology advances has been the Radiology industry which has experienced developments but to a limited proportion of the users (Lanca & Silva, 2012). The medical use of digital radiology imaging of the human’s internal structure and appearance for medical investigation is one such area that has experienced serious limitations despite of developments in the field. This has resulted in the radiology technology
DICOM is a communication standard which was originally defined for data exchange in radiology information systems. It is maintained and expanded by working groups (WG) in order to follow new development in radiology but also to extend its usage into other clinical domains (Treichel, Gessat, Prietzel, & Burgert, 2011). DICOM is a global information-technology standard that is used in virtually all hospitals worldwide. Its current structure, which was developed in 1993, is designed to ensure the interoperability
I like to be involved with the learning process by using all of my five senses and through hands-on activities. For many years, I have had the strong urge and desire to study in the field of radiology. Because I obtain information best by learning visually and through hands-on experience - I am blessed with the opportunity to shadow fellow intelligent radiologic technicians at the Uvalde Memorial Hospital. During my time there, I obtained very
contact with the static magnetic field. Little do the public and many healthcare workers know the injuries that can occur if MRI safety is not adhered to. Due to previous injuries and bereavements involving the MRI scanner, the American College of Radiology formed a Blue Ribbon Panel of MRI safety in 2001. The first job of this panel was to review safety guidelines and procedures already
I am a highly motivated and goal-oriented individual with a strong desire to succeed in the field of radiologic technology. I am an excellent fit for this job due to my attention to detail and precision. I have always been very attentive and accurate in my work, and I have a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology. I earned a degree in radiologic technology from a school that was accredited. I was exposed to a lot of information on radiation physics, radiation safety, and patient care throughout
Neonatal Imaging of the Chest “Pediatric radiology has expanded rapidly since the late 1950s and is now a recognized medical specialty.” Page 577 of article. Obtaining successful images of a newborn can be quite a challenge. As stated in the article it takes 4 important aspect in taking a great image, “Technologist Attitude, Warmth, Immobilization, and Radiation Safety”. The newborns are not mind reader so they need to be comforted. The technologist attitude needs to have a smiling face and be
possible. For me, being a radiologist is like being an imaginative interpreter, translating what patients cannot say in their own words, and discerning what they may not even know exists. It is this synergy of practicality and artistry that makes radiology a perfect specialty choice for me. The extraordinary ability of radiologists to touch the lives of an array of patients is another characteristic that I look forward to having in my career. I find it very compelling that the knowledge I will gain
Asher Miller Mr. Klempner English 12-1 28 February 2018 Radiology As culture continues to evolve, the use of diagnostic imaging in the medical field progresses to assist patients in identifying the source of their illness. Radiologists utilize various technologies in this ever-advancing field to diagnose the maladies in patients from all aspects of life. After years of education and training, radiologists can work in a variety of settings, in which they read scans and determine what is wrong
Due to the ageing population more medical professionals are in demand to meet the needs of each individual, I believe that by studying a radiography course I can be part of the professionals who are making a difference in someone's life. Diagnostic and therapeutic radiography can transform a person’s life by getting the correct diagnosis and then treatment as quickly as possible to get the individual back on their feet. By becoming a radiographer I can be a part of the modern advancements in this
Growing up, I had always been interested in the function of body structures. My interest in body structures lead me to pursue a career in the healthcare field. I have chosen radiography as a career because of my strong desire to help others, my passion to learn, and challenging myself. In May of 2017, I started working at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota, as a patient care technician in the cardiac progressive care unit. Since then, I have developed a strong interest in the medical field and
The Basic Concepts of MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Cindy Lu Saint John’s College Junior College Abstract MRI is ranked as one of the most rapidly advancing diagnostic imaging techniques used today. Though it is at the top, the hazards of it must be acknowledged, accepted and respected. The procedure itself is safe, but if there is a chance that it might go wrong, then it can go really wrong. Hence it is valuable to know the safety issues considered by radiologist, clinicians, physicians and
According to Boissonnault (2011), chronic rotator cuff tears are evident in radiology imaging which includes (a) the specific abnormality in the greater tuberosity (b) clear image of the amplitude intermediating the acromion and humeral head and, (c) able to visualize the erosion of the acromion process. The radiography is also significant
modalities in healthcare such as a CAT Scan, MRI, X-Ray and ultrasound imaging modalities. A CAT Scan is an X-ray image made using computerized axial tomography. Magnetic resonance imaging, more known as MRI is a medical imaging technique that is used in radiology to form pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of the body in both health and disease. An X-Ray is a photographic or digital image of the internal parts of something, especially a part of the body. Ultrasound is a sound or other
n this essay I will be talking about X-rays.I will also talk about how pneumonia is able to be treated by X-rays. X-rays are a kind of radiation called electromagnetic waves. X-ray imaging forms images of the inside of a human body. The picture will show the part of your body in various shades of black and white. This is a result of various tissues taking in various amounts of radiation. Calcium in bones take in X-rays the most, so bones look white. Fat and other soft tissues take in less, and look
Brain imaging technologies allow neuroscientists and neurologists the ability to see inside the brain through the use of different technology and techniques such as CAT, MRI, fMRI & EEG scans (Nigel Holt et al., 2012). With the information obtained neurologists/scientists to locate and determine areas of the brain and their relationship with the functions in the human body. Brain imaging technology also allows neurologists to locate possible areas in the brain that may be affected by neurological/psychiatric
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMR) is a non-ionizing imaging modality used for clinical imaging over the past 25-30 years. This imaging modality provides excellent soft tissue imaging with good contrast resolution in different parts of the body like brain, muscles etc compared to other ionizing modalities like CT (Computed tomography) and conventional radiography. The most important advantage of MRI compared to other imaging modalities is the fact it uses
In the world of medical diagnostic imaging, several modalities have been developed that allow health care professionals to look inside a person’s body through the development of detailed pictures or scans. Computed Tomography (CT) technology is one such modality that takes detailed cross-sectional images using computer controlled X-ray technology (Davis, 2016). Other modalities include standard X-ray and Magnetic Resonance Imaging both of which can also create pictures of inside the body. Since