1) What is CT Scan? CT / CAT Scan also known as (Computer Tomography Scan / Computer Axial Tomography ) is a type of machine that uses X-rays waves a powerful radiating wave from the electromagnetic spectrum. It also uses computing machines to produce detailed images of the inside of a body to perform a full thorough body check to a precise consistency. It gives a clear three dimensional view of the soft tissues like the blood vessels, muscles, and also our vital organs. There are many purposes
to diagnose many issues that include fractures, diseases, tumors, and cancer. Computed Tomography (CT), which uses radiation exposure, is one of the diagnostic imaging modalities used to detect and diagnose the medical issues previous listed and more. Computed Tomography comes with some potential health risk but also many medical diagnostic benefits. Therefore, we must ask, do the medical diagnostic benefits of computed
Radiology And What It Entails Radiology is used all around the world and on a day-to-day basis. It is very important in the medical field, and without it, people would not be where they are today. It is appealing because it deals with new technology that only a radiologist can interpret. A radiologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries using medical imaging. A career in radiology is considered very distinguished as we all require their services at one time
Roentgen, the father of X-ray, say about the technological discoveries in radiology today? Since the start of X-rays in 1895 significant advancements have revolutionized the field of radiology. One illustrates how different scanners have improved, in addition how picture archiving communication system can assist doctors, and finally the outlook on the future of radiology. To begin with, how has technology changed the field of radiology? Since the discovery of X-radiation there has been
can exist in two forms: as an electromagnetic wave such as x- ray or gamma ray or as particle in the form of an alpha or beta particle neutron or proton. Radiation is used in our daily lives without noticing it or realizing the benefits it provides. Ionizing radiation plays an important role in medicine or in the radiography departments, where it is used for different medical procedures for diagnosis and treatment of diseases. X- rays is a common form of ionizing radiation used to view anatomic
technology: Computed tomography scanning or CT scans. It’s a scanning technology which uses X-ray computed tomography to generate images of internal organs in human body. Because of its accuracy, more and more people choose to use CT scans. According to Bernier and his team’s research (2015), in the USA, “the number of CT scans increased from 2 million in 1980 to about 70 million in 2007” (p116) and this number is still growing. But in fact, CT scanning technology is credited to the use of the X-ray, oddly
century, as smoking became more popular, and peaked in the 1980’s before declining in the 1990’s” (Furlow, 2014, p. 298). Screening of high risk people for lung cancer has been extending patients’ lives with early detection with the use of computed tomography (CT). Likewise, lung cancer affects people who have never smoked due to the presence of radon and household pollutants. Radon has contributed to 10% of all lung cancer deaths and is considered second to smoking. There is no way to predict who
the use of radiographic techniques accompanying legal usage of such images. Since its discovery in 1895, forensic radiography has advanced into other scientific regions, such as x-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF), skeletal scintigraphy (nuclear bone scan), virtopsy (virtual autopsy), multidetector computed tomography (MDCT), and neuroimaging, thus attributing to a large number of ante and post-mortem cases. Forensic radiography plays a pivotal role in archeology, paleontology, art forgery, and
us humans, organisms or other objects in 3-D geometry. CTscans stands for “Computed Tomography”. It is a way of looking inside your body using a special camera. It is an advanced scanning x-ray and computer system that makes detailed pictures of horizontal cross-sections of the body, or the part of the body that is x-rayed. A CT scan is a diagnostic test that combines the use of x-ray with computer technology. A series of x-beams from many different angles are used to get these cross-sectional images
Introduction Computed tomography (CT) and Radionuclide imaging (RNI) are both a form of diagnostic imaging. Since they have been first introduced in medical imaging they both suffered a huge development over the years in terms of image acquisition and also patient radiation protection. The following essay it is going to focus on just a few important things that make CT and RNI similar and different in the same time. However this subject can be discussed in much depth, the focus is going to be on
Switzerland. He was combing over a case that involved the injuries to the skull of a murder victim. His subsequent developments steered the way for a Swiss team, led by Professor Michael Thali of the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Zurich, to begin using x-ray imaging to create scalpel-free 3D images of intact cadavers (Honigsbaum). Some of the equipment that comprises the system of vitropsy are on the cutting edge of technology. This includes a robot-guided surface scanning for 3D records of the surface
treatment of disease. Nuclear medicine records the radiation that is emitting from the body, unlike x-rays which determine the radiation emitted by external objects. Nuclear medicine scans show the function of anatomy and are known as a physiological imaging modality. The two most common forms of nuclear medicine are “SPECT” single photon emission computed tomography and “PET” positron emission tomography. In nuclear medicine, there are several different types of procedures that a patient could prepare
A. Computed Tomography (CT) Computed Tomography (CT) is a biomedical imaging technique which produces cross-section images also called "slices" of anatomy of the human body. Radiographic beams are made incident on the human body. The reflected radio beams create a detailed computerized picture taken with a specialized X-ray machine. CT is more precise than a standard X-ray, and provides a clearer image. Fig.1 shows a CT scan of transverse view of the brain. The cross-sectional images are used for
Radiologist Radiology is a branch of medical science. It uses x-rays as well as other types of technology to create images of the internal workings of the body. Radiologists use these images, which use a wide variety of imaging technologies, to diagnose and treat diseases. A radiologist’s job is to use radiant energy to create images from which to diagnose patients. As soon as this is done, the radiologist then communicates their findings to the patient’s physician; so a treatment plan can be made
this ever changing technology, especially of the computer. Computed Radiography systems are being used worldwide by many radiographers as they are one of the most reliable resources for storing images, which makes accessing past images effortless. No paperwork, less training for radiographers plus more efficiency and consistency. In Computer Radiography no film-loaded cassette is needed, instead an imaging plate is used to obtain an x-ray. Although these imaging plates are expensive they have many
Report Description Global Vendor Neutral Archive Market, 2017-2025 The Vendor Neutral Archive is the trending technology in the medical imaging for archiving the images and files that are related to significant medical history. The Vendor Neutral Archive Technology is an improved version of Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS) and also has more to offer. The medical images and documents are stored in the standard format with the simple standard interface. The factors that are driving
Radiologic technologists are expected to give efficient patient care while following the doctor’s order to proceed with the X-ray examination. Radiology is the most important role in healthcare because with out having X-rays, the surgeons could not see inside of the patient’s body to perform surgery. Doctors can not predict what is going on inside of a patient without having an X-ray. I am interested in this being my future career because
radiography, computed tomography (CT), mammography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, quality management, sonography or diagnostic radiography(“Who Are Radiologic Technologists?”). When many people think about diagnostic x-ray, they think about button pushers. They often think that radiologic technologists have extremely easy jobs because all they do is sit behind a wall and push the button. There is so much more that goes into specifically taking diagnostic x-rays than many people
Mammography is a special type of X-Ray that use low dose of X-Rays and Breast compression to capture maximum amount of breast tissues. Mammographic technique is used in two ways i.e. Screening and Diagnostic. Screening Screening helps in the early detection of breast cancer and improves the chance
ever had an x-ray taken or perhaps had a sonogram done? If so then you probably met a radiologic technologist. A radiologic technologist is a person that is trained in using x-ray and ultrasound imaging technology as a diagnostic tool or as a part of a patient’s treatment plan. A radiologic technologist creates images of specific areas and parts of the human body which include bones, tissue, blood vessels, and organs. They may also perform such imaging procedures such as mammography, x-rays, sonography