CT Scan (Computed Tomography Scan)
What Is A CT Scan? Through computer processing, cross-sectional images (slices) of the bones, blood arteries, and soft tissues inside your body are produced during a computerised tomography (CT) scan, which combines a number of X-ray images collected…
Mammography: An Essential Tool For Women’s Health
Mammography: An Essential Tool For Women’s Health Mammography is specialized medical imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system to see inside the breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, aids in the early detection and diagnosis of…
ALARA
What is ALARA? ALARA is an acronym that stands for “As Low As Reasonably Achievable”, and is a principle applied to radiation safety in the workplace. It is the guiding principle in all radiation protection and is used to limit radiation…
Dental X Ray Radiography
Dental X Ray radiography Dental X ray radiography is an essential part of any dental practice. It allows dentists to gain a detailed understanding of the structure and health of the teeth, as well as helping them diagnose disease or injury. This blog…
MRI Scans and Their Benefits
MRI Scans and Their Benefits Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans are invaluable in the medical field. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a kind of scan that makes use of sturdy magnetic fields and radio waves to produce particular photos of the inner…
IVU (Intravenous urogram) or IVP (Intravenous pyelogram)
IVU (Intravenous urogram) or IVP (Intravenous pyelogram)- After a contrast dye has been injected into a vein, an x-ray picture of the prostate, kidneys, ureters, and bladder is obtained. These organs become dazzling white when the dye accumulates in them…
X-Ray and related equipment
X-Ray and related equipment X-rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation that can be used to create images of the interior of objects. X-rays are most commonly used in medical diagnostics, but they are also used in many other industries such as…
Radiographic X Ray Film
X Ray Film- X-ray film displays the radiographic image, X-ray films for general radiography are composed of an emulsion-gelatin containing radiation-sensitive silver halide crystals, such as silver chloride or silver bromide, and a clear, flexible,…
RGU (Retrograde Urethrogram)
RGU (Retrograde Urethrogram)- RGU is a specialised X-ray procedure used to analyse the urethra, the last portion of the urinary tract, and search for any anomalies such strictures (narrowing), etc. which cannot be seen on a normal X-ray with…
Properties & Effect Of X Rays
Properties Of X Rays – Wave Length – 0.01 to 10 nanometres Frequency – 3 × 1019 Hz to 3×1016 Energy – 100 eV to 100 keV Type – Their electromagnetic spectrum wavelength is shorter. Production – When the electrons…
