Multidisciplinary research for health
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The development of diagnostic radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine since the discovery of X-rays in 1895 shows how multidisciplinary research contributes to medicine. Recombinant DNA for prenatal screening and computerized tomography exemplify the fruits of multidisciplinary research.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1995
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Medical imaging in modern medicine
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Isotope study, computerized tomography, ultrasound and X-rays are part of the field of radiology, which began with the discovery of X-rays in 1895. Medical images from these radiological methods are the result of the differential absorption of radiation by tissues of different densities.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1995
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The basics of diagnostic imaging
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The X-ray machine was the main equipment in medical imaging departments for many years after William Rontgen discovered X-rays in 1895. In the second half of the 20th century, ultrasonography was developed and eventually became a basic equipment in medical imaging departments.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1995
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