THE discovery of X-rays in 1895 was justly hailed as one of the greatest scientific marvels of any age. Medical men eagerly grasped the possibilities of these rays, which enabled them to see the ...

So how powerful are medical X-rays in comparison? During the average Transatlantic flight we are exposed to more than three times the level of radiation we would receive from a chest X-ray.

Some types of scans include X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound scans. Medical professionals use scans to help diagnose a range of health conditions.

Radiography is the use of X-rays or gamma rays to examine non-uniformly composed material; images are recorded on a sensitized surface, such as photographic film or a digital detector. Medical ...

Medical imaging is no longer in Kansas, Toto, as a team led by Penn State researchers brings traditional black and white diagnostic images of X-rays and traditional CT scans into technicolor.

X-rays are commonly used to produce medical images of broken bones, because they can pass through body tissues but are absorbed by bones. They are used to sterilise medical equipment, killing any ...

Detection Technology, a global leader in X-ray detector solutions, unveils a comprehensive portfolio of flat panel X-ray ...

As the researchers explained, the increased frequency of hotter days that's come with climate change means more folks having ...