medical imaging technologies

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Medical imaging modalities such as X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine assist physicians in diagnosing diseases. AI and theranostics are emerging fields that enhance personalised treatment. Advancements in scanner technology and AI will revolutionise medical imaging, providing early detection of disease states and personalised treatment plans.

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Medical Imaging Modalities involving X-rays and Medical Radiation

The Role of Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

Nuclear medicine utilizes radioactive substances for diagnosis, therapy, and monitoring of medical conditions. Technology advancements will produce next-gen imaging devices with reduced radiation dose and scanning time.

Medical X-ray imaging using computed tomography

Computed Tomography (CT) provides detailed cross-sectional images using multi-slice scanners and advanced image reconstruction algorithms, enabling faster and more detailed examinations.

Exploring brain function with magnetic resonance imaging

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses radio waves and strong magnets to generate detailed images of internal body structures. It's a non-radiation medical imaging technique.

Brachytherapy – delivering radiation from the inside

Radiation therapy targets cancer cells with high-energy rays such as X-rays, gamma rays, and proton beams, killing or shrinking tumors while minimizing damage to healthy tissue.

Radiolabelled Theranostic Agents for Targeted Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Theranostics combines targeted diagnostics and therapy for personalized medicine. Radiopharmaceuticals with nanoscience-based imaging and therapeutic applications unite to produce a single target agent.

Artificial intelligence applications in machine medicine

Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhances medical imaging, improving diagnostics, analysis, and personalized treatment through advanced algorithms. Future applications may lead to the emergence of clinical diagnosticians.