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The medical advances that have taken place in the last 50 years have provided amazing results in lengthening one's lifespan. Medical imaging and imaging equipment have been a big part of those advancements and help diagnose and treat patients suffering from a wide variety of injuries and diseases.
In its simplest form, medical imaging allows for multi-dimensional images of different parts of the body for a wide variety of diagnostic purposes. In clinical terms, medical imaging is often equated to radiology or clinical imaging. Multiple professionals are involved in the imaging process; from the technician who performs the test to the radiologist and doctors that read and interpret the test's results.
There are a variety of types of imaging equipment that can perform medical imaging tests. For example, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses high-powered magnets and can provide both two-dimension and three-dimensional images of many parts of the body for diagnostic purposes. A fairly new advancement medically speaking (only in use since the late 1970's), it is most often used in cancer diagnosis and reviewing the organs in the abdominal and pelvic regions of the body, as well as the brain and skeletal system.
Another common form of imaging equipment is the Computed Tomography (CT). This type of imaging equipment uses digital geometry processing and can create three dimensional views to supplement both X-Rays and medical ultrasonography (most commonly known as ultrasound). It can be used to diagnose a variety of issues in different parts of the body, including heart, abdomen, pelvis and lungs.
The need for professionals who work with imaging equipment in the healthcare industry have been on the rise in recent years. From doctors specializing in radiology, who read and interpret test results to a Radiologic Technologist, who conducts the test, there are a variety of careers using imaging equipment that are in high demand.
Imaging equipment has truly made major advancements in the healthcare and well being of millions of patients. By doctors utilizing these different diagnostic tools, diseases can be found in the early stage or prevented completely.
