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New Campaign From the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Advocates for Profession to "Be Seen"

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:22 February 23, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) launched its "Be Seen" campaign today to raise public awareness about the crucial role medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals play in patient diagnosis, intervention and treatment.

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Study Says Photon-Counting CT Offers Better Lung Assessment than Conventional CT

Diagnostic Imaging

For conditions ranging from interstitial lung disease and post-COVID-19 complications to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) facilitates simultaneous functional and morphologic lung assessment at lower radiation dosing than conventional chest CT, according to newly published research.

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Unlocking the Potential of Low-Dose CT Scans: A Gateway to Early Detection

The Radiology Clinic

In the realm of medical imaging, one technology stands out for its ability to provide detailed insights into the human body: the Computed Tomography (CT) scan. However, concerns about radiation exposure have often been a drawback, especially for patients requiring frequent or routine scans.

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Breaking Through: The Impact of CT Scans on Early Disease Detection (Delhi (National Capital Territory of Delhi), Central Delhi, North Delhi, South Delhi, East Delhi, Northeast Delhi, Southwest Delhi)

Future Teleradiology

Teleradiology & Radiology data for artificial intelligence (AI) Introduction: Early disease detection is a pivotal aspect of healthcare, and CT (Computed Tomography) scans have broken through barriers to make a significant impact. Explore their role in early disease detection and timely diagnosis.

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Types of Diagnostic Imaging

Professional Radiology

There are several types of diagnostic imaging available today; each one used to visualize the internal structures of the body to assist doctors in diagnosis and treating various diseases and medical conditions. It uses electromagnetic radiation to examine bone structures to diagnose bone fractures, joint dislocations, and lung conditions.

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SCCT: PCCT poised to boost cardiac CT performance

AuntMinnie

Photon-counting CT (PCCT) technology has the potential to revolutionize cardiac imaging, according to a presentation delivered July 20 at the Society for Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) annual meeting in Washington, DC. Joseph Schoepf, MD, of Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston. Joseph Schoepf, MD.

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Understanding Different Imaging Techniques at TRA Medical Imaging

TRA Medical Imaging

Unlike X-rays and CT scans, MRIs do not use ionizing radiation. Computed Tomography (CT) Scans CT scans, or Computed Tomography scans, use X-ray equipment to create detailed images of the body. X-rays X-rays are a type of radiation known as electromagnetic waves. X-rays are fast, painless, and commonly used.