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Radiology
Radiology is a branch of medicine that utilizes x-ray imagery to diagnose and treat diseases.
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What is the exact technical medical difference between Radiology and Imageology?
Radiology is a medical specialty that uses imaging technologies, such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds, to diagnose and treat diseases. It encompasses both diagnostic radiology, which focuses on interpreting images, and interventional radiology, which involves minimally invasive procedures guided by imaging. Imageology, on the other hand, is not a formally recognized medical specialty; it generally refers to the study and application of imaging techniques in medicine, often emphasizing the technical aspects of image acquisition and analysis rather than clinical interpretation and intervention. Thus, the main difference lies in the scope and application, with radiology being a recognized medical field.
Can a radiologist communicate their opinion via telephone instead of a written report?
Yes, a radiologist can communicate their opinion via telephone, especially in urgent situations where immediate clinical decisions are necessary. However, a formal written report is typically required for legal, documentation, and continuity of care purposes. Telephone communications should ideally be followed up with a written report to ensure that the findings are properly recorded and accessible to other healthcare providers.
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Which projection has the patient positioned facing the film and parallel to it?
posteroanterior projection
How much more does an radiology tech earn than an Limited scope radiology tech?
Limited Scope X Ray Technician in your area makes on average $46,292 per year, or $1,071 (2%) more than the national average annual salary of $45,221.
How is the title of radiology technician with bachelor's degree on a proffessional card?
Bachelor's degrees are not generally provided on business cards. Just use the radiology tech designation.
If you have a radiology degree can you get a job as a sonographer?
While the two fields may be related, they are still different, especially within the field of diagnostic medical sonography where there are a number of specialties to include, gynecologic, abdominal, cardiac, obstetric, ophthalmologic, vascular, etc. Although no State requires licensure in diagnostic medical sonography, organizations such as the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certify the skills and knowledge of sonographers through credentialing, including registration. Because registration provides an independent, objective measure of an individual's professional standing, many employers prefer to hire registered sonographers.
Can you go to college for radiology with a GED?
No, but you can get into College with a GED - Check with your local Community College or online for an accredited school.
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Do gamma rays go through thin plastic?
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Gamma rays go through most light materials, such as plastic, building materials and are effectively diminished by heavier materials such as lead. It depends on the energy of the gamma ray, but the amount of radiation can often be cut in half by one centimeter thickness of a heavy metal. One centimeter of plastic or wood does not stop more than a few percent of the radiation.
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To a rough approximation, the mass density of the material determines how well it blocks gamma rays, not just the thickness. Lead has a density over 11 times greater than water, so one inch thickness of lead should be worth 11 inches for shielding gamma rays. In the table below, you can see lead actually does even better. The thickness necessary to reduce gamma radiation by half is listed with the density of the material in parentheses.
lead 1.0 cm (11.3 g/cm^3
steel 2.5 cm (7.86 g/cm^3
concrete 6 cm (3.33 g/cm^3
soil 9 cm (1.99 g/cm^3
water 18 cm (1 g/cm^3)
wood 302 cm (0.56 g/cm^3)
air 15000 cm (0.0012 g/cm^3)
Gamma rays can have any energy, so these numbers not equally good for all gamma rays, but work for the sort of radiation humans might encounter due to radioactivity on Earth.
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Can you get a radiology degree with an alcohol charge?
Radiologists are, no doubt, licensed by your state. In order to get an OFFICIAL answer, you will have to contact the licensing agency and ask them.
I got a DUI but got it expunged. I called the ARRT and sent off the necessary paperwork explaining the outcome and they told me that it wasnt even necessary for me to tell them since it was expunged....
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How much does a practical technologist in radiology make in Arizona?
NOT ENOUGH!! anywhere from $11-$16. Maybe more if your lucky (hospital type).
Where can someone take the radiology practice test online?
Radiology technician practice tests are a good test to practice for and radiology technician test is nearly everywhere. To get a test you can visit the hospital.
Where can someone go to learn more about radiology?
To learn more about radiology you can read a medical textbook or go to radiology websites. Radiology sites include Radiology RSNA and the American College of Radiology.
What do sonography technician do?
There are many benefits of choosing a sonography career, from the job options to the career outlook to the pay to the personal rewards. There are three types of sonography you can go into: general radiology, nuclear medicine and diagnostic medical sonography/ultrasound.
How do radioactive isotopes check the circulation of blood into the bloodstream?
The isotopes don't check the circulation. But the isotopes can be picked up on a scan, and if that scan shows isotopes going everywhere then that means that the blood is also going everywhere.
What do the initials RT stand for as regards radiology?
RT is usually Radiology Technician or Radiologic Technician.
