ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN ULTRASONOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN AS A PROFESSION Ultrasonography is primarily a medical imaging technique used to diagnose pathological lesions‚ organ swellings or foetuses (in case of prenatal care). This imaging technique is performed by an Ultrasound technician‚ who is an ultrasonography specialist. The specialist would direct ultrasonic waves into the patient’s body to diagnose the medical condition of internal organs or foetus’ development. Ultrasound is a non invasive procedure
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defects‚ coronary artery disease‚ heart failure‚ valvular heart disease‚ electrophysiology. Radiology is a study that encompasses the whole body by the use of imaging to both treat and diagnose diseases. By use of X-ray‚ ultrasound‚ computed tomography (CT)‚ nuclear medicine‚ positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Gynecology or Gynaecology is another interesting study; the Greek word gyne or gynaika meaning woman. As you can see‚ Gynecology is the study of a woman
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Patton Fuller Community Hospital (PFCH) has been a not for profit healthcare facility since 1975 with a focus on providing the highest quality of healthcare. PFCH specializes in the following services; emergency medical care‚ specialized surgical procedures‚ baby delivery and prenatal care‚ physical therapy‚ and has a well-established radiology department. Being one of the primary healthcare facilities in their area‚ PFCH has raised the bar by providing a diverse selection of health programs that
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stop using so many household cleaners that have hazardous chemicals in them. As shown in the documentary‚ the advent of household cleaners becoming more used since the end of World War II is theorized to be linked to the increase in breast cancer in women. The website Breast Cancer Fund‚ list several household chemicals that have been shown to have carcinogenic chemicals makes a person’s risk to get cancer higher. It is best to use cleaners that do not use these chemicals that can increase a person’s
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of Science degree in Medical Imaging and then attend medical school. After earning my degree from medical school‚ I plan to specialize in radiology. A degree alone is enough to apply for a job‚ but I desire to contribute back to the medical community and be part of future endeavors made by medical practitioners by providing healthcare while investigating and contributing to research of unknown diseases. On the path to earning my Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging and medical school‚ I also seek
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people often chose this job place. The radiologist are responsible for making images of the internal body. They take time to make sure that patients get the best results possible. The task a technologist is responsible for using magnetic resonance imaging in for the internal organs. They also discuss patient’s medical history and explain procedures that will be performed. They also examine various types of images‚ including x-rays‚ computer tomography CT scans‚ mammograms‚ ultrasounds scan you might
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Optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) The anatomy of the optic nerve sheath : The intraorbital section of the optic nerve extends from the globe‚ where it inserts medially‚ to the optic canal located in the lesser wing of the sphenoid bone. It is encased by a meningeal sheath consisting of dura mater‚ arachnoid mater and pia mater. Cerebrospinal fluid is contained in the trabeculated subarachnoid space and is continuously and slowly filtered. As a result the optic nerve sheath is in direct
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Mammography Breast cancer is a common malignancy diagnosed in women. In the United States one in eight women who live to the age of 95 will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Even with the high rate of diagnosis‚ it remains the most treatable due to early screening and improved detection methods. Mammography is the precedent for screening and diagnostic procedures in the breast cancer field. Its enhancements through the years‚ together with higher resolution‚ faster‚ lower-dose screen-film combinations
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twenty-two radiologic technology based courses. Through the courses I’ll be taught clinical experiences in the radiography department. These experiences will prepare me to gather diagnostic images through procedures such as MRI‚ mammography‚ and vascular imaging. I plan to meet all the core requirements and complete the program by completing the courses using a variety of resources and skills. Using the library‚ tutors‚ and scheduling time out to study will be an efficient way to ensure my
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Mammography: A special imaging method in diagnostic radiology Adam Purvis 1154987 Medical Physics 1E03 TA: Sarah McNeil Professor: Mic Farquharson Over the past two decades‚ mammography has become the central tool used to detect cancerous regions within the breast. This evolution has been enabled by advancements in the technology itself and its implementation into healthcare regulations of numerous countries around the world (Pisano et al.‚ 2004). In its beginning stages‚ breast cancer is a relatively
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