Abstract
This paper discusses information about entering into a career of radiology. It is important to study what people want to know when it comes to radiology, the opportunities in radiology are available, the description of the job, the type of education that is required, the risk factors as radiologists, the salary of those working in radiology, and other factors in obtaining a career in radiology.

From the Paper
"In a world where the economy has been shaken, most people are concerned about their employment and whether they will lose their jobs. People who enter the field of radiology have fewer risks of losing their employment because those in the field of radiology are needed whether the person lives in a rural or urban area because there are positions available in hospitals, physician offices, and clinics. The opportunities in the career of radiology also include mobile imagining companies, government agencies, research centers, and various health care facilities. One reasons for the need of professionals in the field of radiology is that most physicians..."

Tags:salary, opportunities, radiology

Abstract
The paper discusses how the field of radiology has expanded from being simply a diagnostics tool to becoming the forefront treatment for many serious diseases. The paper looks at the discovery of x-rays, the development of CT scans and the subsequent MRI. The paper describes the advancements in interventional radiology and relates that today's radiologists are actively involved in caregiving and are not limited to diagnosis.

Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
X-rays and Fluoroscopy
CT Scanners Ultrasound and MRI
Interventional Radiology
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Radiology has evolved a long way since the discovery of x-rays by Wilhelm roentgen back in 1895. Today, the field of radiology is a comprehensive medical specialty which is not just limited to diagnostic imaging using x-rays, ultrasound, MRI, etc, but also constitutes interventional treatment methods such as angiography, angioplasty, radio frequency ablation, embolization etc. Particularly, in the treatment of vascular diseases and cancer, interventional radiology has become an effective and minimally invasive therapeutic approach. A brief history would help us get better insight into the timeline and the developments of new and important diagnostic and therapeutic tools in the field of radiology."

Tags:CT, scanners, ultrasound, MRI, X-rays, fluoroscopy

Abstract
This paper discusses the medical diagnostic field of radiology. The paper identifies the different methods available and elaborates on each one. Radiology is a diagnostic specialty that uses x-rays, ultrasound, radiographs, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and other new technology forms. The paper examines the benefits of each of these methods of radiology.

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"The diagnosis of disease in human patients is performed by the physician through medical or clinical imaging when the affected body part is not visible, or it is arrived at through a research-based understanding of the body processes (Wikipedia 2004). The physician infers the cause from the evident or visible tissue effect, that is, inversely. Radiology is a diagnostic specialty that uses x-rays, ultrasound, radiographs, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and other new technology forms. In the past, the physician performed imaging by simply feeling the affected body area in visualizing the condition of the invisible internal organs involved. This method was traditionally used in diagnosing conditions aneurysm, fracture, and enlarged internal organs, but the diagnosis was based on subjective interpretation and needed further tests to confirm it (Wikipedia)."

Tags:x-ray, cat, scan, mri

Abstract
This paper investigates the medical specialties of anesthesiology and radiology. The author reviews the required training and opportunities of both fields as well as why she is interested in these specialties. To the author, anesthesiology is a fascinating field because of the ability to provide pain relief; whereas, radiology is appealing because it is at the cutting edge of medical technology. The author concludes that, because both disciplines can be applied across so many areas of medicine, they represent an incredible opportunity to gain tremendous knowledge about the body and its systems, more so than in some narrower specialties.

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"The training that is required of a future anesthesiologist takes place in a four-year residency program. Because the field is applied to so many individual areas of medicine, the program of study will be comprehensive and multidisciplinary. Throughout the program, I expect to learn and perform multiple blocks each day, as hands-on experience is critical to becoming a qualified anesthesiologist. I expect extensive training on a simulator as well to further build my experience level."

Tags:subspecialization, pain, complex, multidisciplinary, residency

Abstract
This document introduces and compares two separate organizations where one employs a total quality management program and one does not. General Electric is used to illustrate a total quality management program, Six Sigma, and Advanced Radiology are used to illustrate a company that does not employ any type of total quality management program.

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"Any organization in any line of business requires a quality management program or some sort of quality program that is instituted from executive management down to the lowest level employee. While each particular function within an organization requires quality processes modeled after its own unique requirements, these individual quality processes should be designed and established based on the principles of the overall quality management program. While there are many different quality management programs, such as: total quality management (TQM), kaizen based programs, and Six Sigma, one feature unique to all of them is that they are, and should be, part of the strategic DNA of an organization and an integral part of the strategic planning process."

Tags:advancedradiology, tqm, sixsigma

Abstract
The paper discusses how a pediatric radiographer has to make a number of compromises in his treatments. The radiographer has to limit the child's exposure to the radiography without compromising the quality of the image. The paper examines the difficulties involved in reaching the right balance. The paper explores the many cases where it may be imperative to obtain radiography, even at a high-risk exposure to the pediatric patient. The paper explains that the radiologist has become a very important player in safeguarding and protecting the lives of his young patients, ensuring that they do not suffer any future damage.

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"According to research conducted on the subject of over exposure of children to radiography, it was found that the children exposed to over dosages of the rays would be at an increased risk to childhood acute lymphocytic leukemia, and also an increased risk for fatal breast cancer from the scoliosis series. The linear, no-threshold model which states that no matter what the level of exposure may be, it will never ever be without some consequence or the other, is at present the best system available to estimate the risks involved."

Tags:cancer, high-risk, exposure, radiologist, children

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"The purpose of this research is to examine the emerging field of forensic radiology. The plan of the research will be to set forth a working definition of the discipline of forensic pathology and then to discuss the ways in which the discipline is developing, not only on account of methods employed in recent years to exploit the technical capabilities of x-ray technology but also (and more crucially) on account of the enlarged range of medical and legal applications implied by improved technical capabilities.


What must be understood first about forensic radiology is that as of late 1998 it is not a term in wide and common use in the professional literature. To be sure, forensic medicine has long been a part of scientific discourse, associated in both the popular culture and in scientific, professional, and law-..."

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This paper argues that Radiological Dispersion Devices (RDDs) are easy to access, appear to be easy to construct (they are merely a conventional explosive surrounded by radioactive material), are often in the clutches of nations that bear America genuine ill-will, and can cause terrible damage to human beings even if those exposed do not ingest the materials internally. The paper asserts that the only conclusion that can be drawn is that Americans need to appreciate just how vigilant they must now be in a world fraught with global terrorism.

Tags:radiological, dispersion, device

Abstract
This paper discusses radiological dispersion devices (RDDs) and analyzes how easy they are to access and to construct. The paper then discusses which nations are likely to have access to RDDs. In addition, the paper analyzes the effects that can be expected for those who are exposed to an explosion of RDD and the damage that they cause in the form of gamma, beta and alpha emitters.

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"One other nation that comes to mind is Iran. This country's harboring of terrorist organizations (just the sort of organizations that are most likely to utilize RDD weaponry) is commonly-known but what is arguably less-appreciated (at least by the general public) is its close historic relationship to the aforementioned Russia. To wit, Russia has historically made many contributions to Iran's nuclear weapons program and is generally perceived as a nation that enjoys a substantial diplomatic relationship with Iran (Orlov & Vinnikov, 2005). As a result, it is quite easy to see terrorist organizations residing within Iran - and looking for low-tech and cost-effective weapons to unleash upon the west - using Iranian contacts within Russia to secure RDDs. At the very least, radioactive material such as Strontium-90 can find its way within Iran's borders from Russia with troubling ease."

Tags:gamma, beta, alpha, weaponry

Abstract
This paper explains that digital radiology applications of picture archiving communications systems (PACS) provide improved workflow and faster turnaround times by virtue of instant display of images thereby facilitating immediate diagnosis. The author points out that radiology information systems and picture archive communication systems provide a radical departure from the traditional current film and chemical imaging applications by meeting significant and unfulfilled needs for instant imaging and quick diagnosis both in the field and in the clinic. The paper relates that while these technologies were relatively expensive just a few years ago, their cost has dropped to the point where virtually all clinicians who feel their patients can benefit from them can afford to integrate them into their diagnostic regimen. Charts.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview.
Benefits of Radiology Information Systems (RIS).
Benefits of Picture Archive Communication Systems (PACS).
Current and Future Trends.
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The authors report that observations of the radiologists in the clinical environment showed that they relied predominantly on interpretation of images from PACS to render their conclusions, with only occasional RIS terminal use and even less frequent HIS access. The principal explanation for this behavior most likely relates to the inconvenience of accessing such data: Three different computers are required to access three separate clinical systems (ie, PACS, RIS, HIS). The Internet was not used by attending radiologists to search for external medical evidence; instead, they relied on their training and experience to reach conclusions; however, residents frequently used the Internet and reference textbooks as a source of external information while they waited for the attending radiologist's review."

Tags:radiographs, diagnosis, cost, storage, speed