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Nearly half of patients surveyed believe MRI exposes individuals to ionizing radiation

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Another 36% think that both magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography use the same technology to create diagnostic images.

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ASRT: Nuclear medicine technologist salaries show greatest gains

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ASRT's survey confirmed that all major disciplines in medical imaging and radiation therapy in the U.S. Magnetic resonance imaging technologists saw an increase of 12.5% Nuclear medicine technologists experienced the largest average compensation gains, up 20.2% have seen wage and salary increases since 2022.

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Types of Diagnostic Imaging

Professional Radiology

Professional Radiology strives to provide patients with accurate and compassionate imaging services. If you’re looking for diagnostic imaging services in the El Paso region, contact us online or call (915) 225-2480 to schedule an appointment today. It is simple and quick to use, often taking less than 30 minutes to complete.

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FDA issues guidance on scanning interference with implanted medical devices

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said CT is still the preferred imaging modality for patients with medical devices. In an October 15 communication , the agency said it had received reports of electronic medical devices being damaged during CT scans due to radiation.

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Physicists and doctors develop new radiation-free imaging technique

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Imaging techniques such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography and ultrasound have become indispensable in the medical world.

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7 Reasons You May Need a CT Scan

Professional Radiology

CT scans also aid in surgical planning as well as monitoring the effectiveness of cancer treatments like chemo or radiation therapy. MRI Isn’t An Option Another form of diagnostic imaging is Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) , which is used to diagnose brain and spinal cord disorders, joint and musculoskeletal conditions, and cancer.

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Meet the Minnies 2024 semifinal candidates

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Effects of low-dose ionizing radiation on genomic instability in interventional radiology workers. Quantifying Regional Radiation-Induced Lung Injury in Patients Using Hyperpolarized 129Xe Gas Exchange Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Workplace violence in medical radiation science: A systematic review.