Medical Imaging
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Radiography (X-ray)
Uses high-energy radiation to penetrate soft tissues; absorbed by dense tissues like bone
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Computed Tomography (CT)
Sophisticated x-ray application producing thin cross-sectional images with little organ overlap
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Uses magnetic field and radio waves; excellent for soft tissue visualization
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Ultrasound (Sonography)
Uses high-frequency sound waves; safe; inexpensive; portable
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Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Uses radioactively labeled glucose to show metabolic activity; useful for detecting cancer
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Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA)
Modified 3D x-ray technique for viewing blood vessels
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