Category Archives: General Radiology

There has been a lot of discussion about the safety of medical imaging procedures and how large of a dosage should be used. X-ray technology has become an indispensable tool for physicians to use when diagnosing illnesses. It is important to remember that we are exposed to radiation from space and other radioactive ...

Today marks the 115th anniversary of the x-ray, which was discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895. He was awarded the nobel prize for physics in 1901 for the discovery. The discovery was accidental as he was actually studying how electrical currents pass through gas. During one of his experiments, he noticed that ...

Many people decide they want to become a Sonographer because they have heard it is a good career and pays well. This may be true, but in order to be successful and know Ultrasound is the right career for you it takes time and preparation. ...

For those who know nothing about the world of radiology, the terminology can be daunting, especially when it comes to using the correct job titles. So, I am going to try to explain what these titles mean: Radiology Technician A radiology technician is a term that is often used by lay people outside the industry; however, ...

Interventional radiology involves learning how to perform from a variety of invasive procedures using radiologic technology for image guidance. Invasive refers to the fact that small devices are inserted into the body in order to capture images and assist with procedures. The uses of image guided technology in healthcare seem to grow each ...

Obstetric Ultrasound is the use of ultrasound scans in pregnancy. Ultrasound and ultrasonography was introduced in the late 1950's and has become a very useful diagnostic tool in obstetrics. Currently used equipment, known as real time scanners, take continuous pictures of the moving fetus which can be depicted on a monitor. They are emitted from a ...

Wondering how to go about picking the best radiology schools? Finding the best radiology school starts with a clear picture of what your career road map looks like in the world of medical imaging. Are you simply looking to get your foot in the door at a diagnostic imaging lab or radiology unit ...

If you are browsing through the many options online, trying to figure out your best entry point into radiology, you will notice that there are three main options: certificates (or diplomas), associates, and bachelors degrees. By far, the most popular route is the associates degree and for many reasons. The associates degree ...

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