X-ray technology advances diagnostics, research, and treatments in medicine and science

X-ray Radiography

X-ray radiography is a diagnostic imaging technique that uses X-rays to produce images of the body’s internal structures. It helps detect fractures, infections, and abnormalities in bones and soft tissues.

Angiogram X-rays clearly visualize the heart's intricate blood vessels

Angiography

Heart angiography is a medical procedure that uses contrast dye and X-rays to visualise the heart’s blood vessels. It helps diagnose blockages, assess heart function, and guide interventional treatments such as stenting.

Mammography uses low-dose X-rays to detect breast cancer early

Mammography

Mammography is a specialised medical imaging technique that uses low-dose X-rays to examine breast tissue. It is essential for early detection of breast cancer and helps in assessing lumps and other abnormalities.

CT combines X-rays and computing to create detailed internal body images

Computed Tomography

Computed Tomography (CT) combines X-rays with computer processing to generate detailed cross-sectional images of organs, bones, and tissues, supporting accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. Image for illustration only. People depicted are models.

Ultrasound uses sound waves for safe, non-invasive internal organ imaging

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal organs and tissues. It is safe, non-invasive, and widely used for prenatal screenings and diagnosing conditions.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a non-invasive technique for medical diagnosis

MR Imaging

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive diagnostic technique that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to generate detailed images of the body’s organs and tissues. This aids in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Understanding PET scans involves analysing metabolic activity for accurate disease diagnosis

PET Imaging

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging is a sophisticated diagnostic technique that uses radioactive tracers to visualise and measure metabolic processes in tissues. It aids in detecting and managing diseases like cancer.

Myocardial perfusion imaging helps identify coronary artery disease with accuracy

SPECT Imaging

Myoview, a radiopharmaceutical used in SPECT imaging, contains technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin. It’s particularly effective for cardiac studies, helping to visualise and assess myocardial perfusion and identify coronary artery disease.

Hybrid scanners such as PET-CT combine anatomical and functional imaging data

Hybrid Scanners

Hybrid scanners such as PET-CT and PET-MRI merge imaging technologies, combining metabolic and anatomical data to improve diagnostic accuracy and offer detailed insights into diseases, including cancer.

Fluoroscopy uses X-rays for real-time internal body imaging and guidance

Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy is a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the interior of the body. It helps doctors diagnose and guide treatments by visualising organs, bones, and other structures.

Doctor using a handheld tactile diagnostics device on a patient with data displayed on a screen

Tactile Imaging

Tactile imaging is a diagnostic technique that converts the sense of touch into a digital image. It allows clinicians to detect abnormalities in soft tissues, such as lumps, by mapping pressure patterns and providing detailed visual information.

Medical photography involves capturing detailed images for documentation and diagnostic purposes

Medical Photography

Medical photography captures detailed images of conditions, procedures, and treatments, documenting progress, aiding diagnosis, and supporting education and research to enhance patient care and professional training.. Image for illustration only. Person depicted is a model.

Bone densitometry (DEXA) measures bone density to assess osteoporosis risk

Bone Densitometry

Bone densitometry, also known as dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), is a non-invasive technique for measuring bone mineral density. It helps diagnose osteoporosis and assess fracture risk, guiding treatment decisions for bone health.

OCT captures high-resolution cross-sectional images to diagnose and monitor eye diseases

Optical Tomography

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive technique producing high-resolution cross-sectional images of tissues, widely used in ophthalmology to diagnose and monitor eye diseases via detailed retinal visualisation. Image for illustration only. Person depicted is a model.

Photoacoustic imaging combines laser and ultrasound technology to provide high-resolution, non-invasive medical diagnostics

Photoacoustic Imaging

Photoacoustic imaging combines laser-induced ultrasound and optical imaging to create detailed images of biological tissues. It provides high-resolution, real-time insights into tissue composition and vascular structures, aiding in early cancer detection and other medical diagnostics.