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X-Ray
Invented by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1895, X-ray imaging is used in hospitals to detect fractures to bone, as well as abnormalities to soft tissues.
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Can X-Ray exposure cause abnormalities like Down syndrome?
Down syndrome is caused by a genetic abnormality in Chromosome 21. It is highly unlikely that X-Ray exposure causes genetic abnormalities such as this.
However, X-Rays are not recommended while pregnant.
What does not allow X-rays to pass through?
Dense metals such as lead block x-rays. A much thicker layer of concrete will also work. X-rays can show internal structures because the denser materials block them, leaving a shadow on photographic film or fluoroscope screens.
Why do people have hospital x ray photographs of xrays are so dangerous?
B/c a doctor has decided that the advantage of of having the information that an x-ray can give is worth the tiny added risk of having the x-ray.
Are X-rays not a form of matter?
Yes, X-rays at not a form of matter. They are a form of electromagnetic energy.
How do x rays affect photographic plates?
X-rays will "Fog" photographic plates. That means the plates act as if 'exposed' to light. If the X-rays are intense enough, the plates will appear to be totally exposed.
The symptoms of a broken toe can be very similar to that of a badly sprained toe. Usually an X-ray will show up a break. Either way, your toe will feel very sore and swollen. Apply an icepack to it for five minutes every now and then and avoid walking on it for a while. Surely your parents will believe you if you no longer go places you would normally want to. It probably isn't broken, but sprained and you will still feel very uncomfortable with a sprain. If things haven't improved in a week you should get it looked at again. Take care!
How to disappear bank note from airport x ray machine?
Bank notes can't just disappear from airport x-ray machine.
This point, the place where the electron beam strikes the anode, is generally called the target.
No, getting an x-ray does not hurt. It can be a bit uncomfortable if you are alread in pain due to an injury that requires the x-ray, or if you have to hold a position, and it tends to be a bit cold.
Compare x-ray monogram to sonogram monogram?
it is a mammogram uses xrays and is cheaper and detects cysts etc
and their exact locations
sonography or breast ultrasounds can detect if the cyts is a solid or liquid
and can get right inside of the cyst found on the mammogram
both exams work well together making it helpful in the diagnosis
if your doctor has ordered either it is best to follow orders
Is it safe to have an x-ray taken with jewelry?
Yes it's safe. However, if the piece of jewelry is on the part of the body being examined, it will appear on the image. So for example, if you were having a neck x-ray done and you were wearing a necklace, the necklace would show up on the image and this could make it difficult for the reporting doctor to read.
The x-ray technician will ask you to remove any jewelry that may interfere with the exam.
What is the name of the inventor who made the X-ray?
On 8 Nov, 1895, Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen (accidentally) discovered an image cast from his cathode ray generator, projected far beyond the possible range of the cathode rays (now known as an electron beam). Further investigation showed that the rays were generated at the point of contact of the cathode ray beam on the interior of the vacuum tube, that they were not deflected by magnetic fields, and they penetrated many kinds of matter.
A week after his discovery, Rontgen took an X-ray photograph of his wife's hand which clearly revealed her wedding ring and her bones. The photograph electrified the general public and aroused great scientific interest in the new form of radiation. Röntgen named the new form of radiation X-radiation (X standing for "Unknown"). Hence the term X-rays (also referred as Röntgen rays, though this term is unusual outside of Germany).
I think that a second opinion with an MRI might be something to consider.
Serial x rays-- A number of x rays performed at set times in the disease progression or treatment intervals. The radiographs will be compared to one another to track changes.
How are X-Ray waves used in the study of stars?
Stars emit all kinds of radiation including light waves, cosmic rays, gamma rays, and X-rays. When we look at stars, we can only see the light waves.
But using cameras that can 'see' the other wavelengths, particularly X-rays, then convert them to light waves that we CAN see, we notice a lot of things that simply do not show up by looking at the stars' light waves.
