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Radiology Myths

 
Dr. Kenneth W. Chin
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  • What are some radiology or radiation myths?
  • Can I get cancer from getting an X-ray?
  • If a woman finds a lump in her breast, does that mean she has breast cancer?
  • Is all radiation dangerous?
  • Will receiving radiation cause me to be radioactive?
  • Will I become sterile if I get an X-ray?
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Diagnostic Radiology
 Future Of Diagnostic Radiology 
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  2. How has diagnostic radiology changed in the past 5-10 years? 
  3. What challenges does the field of diagnostic radiology face moving forward? 
  4. Does the number of practicing diagnostic radiologists meet demand? 
  5. How has the globalization of medicine changed diagnostic radiology? 
  6. What is RSNA and what do they do? 
  7. Why would someone want to get into the field of diagnostic radiology? 
  8. How do you think diagnostic radiology can improve in the next 10 years? 
Radiology Myths (Now Playing)
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 Diagnostic Radiology Basics 
  1. Dr. Kenneth W. Chin
  2. What is 'diagnostic radiology'? 
  3. What is 'radiation' in the medical sense? 
  4. What is natural radiation? 
  5. How does diagnostic radiology aid diagnosis and treatment of diseases? 
  6. What conditions or diseases can diagnostic radiology help diagnose? 
  7. What are some different types of diagnostic radiology? 
  8. What does a diagnostic radiologist do? 
  9. What does it take to become a diagnostic radiologist? 
  10. How many types of radiologists are there? 
  11. How has diagnostic radiology changed the medical field? 
  12. How long has diagnostic radiology been around? 
 CT Scan 
  1. Dr. Kenneth W. Chin
  2. What is a 'CT scan'? 
  3. What is a CT scan used for? 
  4. How long has the CT scan been around? 
  5. How does a CT scan differ from MRI? 
  6. How does a CT scan work? 
  7. What are the major benefits of a CT scan? 
  8. Does the radiation involved with CT scans pose a health risk? 
  9. What can a CT scan detect? 
  10. Is a CT scan done differently on children? 
 Ultrasound 
  1. Dr. Kenneth W. Chin
  2. What is an 'ultrasound'? 
  3. How does ultrasound work? 
  4. How does ultrasound differ from other radiological exams? 
  5. Where did ultrasound technology originate? 
  6. When is ultrasound used? 
  7. What does the equipment used for ultrasound look like? 
  8. Why do doctors perform ultrasound on pregnant women? 
  9. How do doctors use ultrasound to estimate a due date in pregnancy? 
  10. Is ultrasound safe? 
  11. Why has ultrasound been controversial? 
  12. How has ultrasound evolved in the past 10 years? 
  13. What kind of ultrasound is done on men? 
  14. What kind of ultrasound is done on children? 
 X-Ray 
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  2. What is an X-ray? 
  3. How is an X-ray produced? 
  4. What is an X-ray used for? 
  5. Can any part of the body be X-rayed? 
  6. Is an X-ray safe? 
  7. Is a radiologist the only person who is qualified take an X-ray? 
  8. What is the difference between a radiologist and an X-ray technologist? 
  9. What are the risks of X-ray radiation? 
  10. What is the difference between a low dose exam and a high dose exam? 
  11. What are some types of high dose exams? 
  12. Do I need to tell the radiologist if I am pregnant of breast feeding when getting an X-ray? 
  13. What is a 'contrast agent'? 
  14. Is a contrast agent harmful? 
 MRI 
  1. Dr. Kenneth W. Chin
  2. What does 'MRI' stand for? 
  3. What is 'MRI'? 
  4. How does MRI differ from an X-ray? 
  5. Is MRI painful? 
  6. Who is qualified to perform MRI? 
  7. How long does MRI last? 
  8. In what circumstances would I need to have MRI done? 
  9. Is getting MRI safe? 
  10. Why do I need to tell the radiologist if I have metal in or on my body when getting an MRI? 
  11. How can I prepare for MRI? 
  12. What can I expect when getting MRI? 
  13. How does someone with claustrophobia get through MRI? 
  14. Do I need to tell the radiologist if I am pregnant or breast feeding when getting an MRI? 
 Diagnostic Radiology And Children 
  1. Dr. Kenneth W. Chin
  2. Is diagnostic radiology safe for children? 
  3. What are some of the diagnostic radiological exams a child may undergo? 
  4. If my child is allergic to the contrast material is it still possible to get the exam done? 
  5. What is a pediatric voiding cystourethrogram? 
  6. How can I prepare my child for a diagnostic radiological exam? 
 Diagnostic Radiology And Women 
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  2. What is a 'hysterosalpingogram'? 
  3. What is a 'hysterosonogram'? 
  4. What is a 'galactogram' and what is it used for? 
  5. What is a breast ultrasound? 
  6. What is a breast MRI? 
  7. How often does a pregnant woman get an ultrasound and what does the doctor look for? 
 Mammography 
  1. Dr. Kenneth W. Chin
  2. What is 'mammography'? 
  3. What is 'digital mammography'? 
  4. Who should get mammograms? 
  5. Why would someone get a mammogram? 
  6. How should I prepare for a mammogram? 
  7. What does mammography equipment look like? 
  8. How does mammography work? 
  9. What can I expect when getting a mammogram? 
  10. Are there risks involved in getting a mammogram? 
  11. What is a 'false positive' and 'false negative' mammogram? 
  12. What are the benefits of mammography? 
  13. How accurate is mammography in detecting an abnormality in the breast? 
 Angiography 
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  2. What is 'angiography'? 
  3. How does a catheter angiogram work? 
  4. How does an MR angiogram work? 
  5. How does a CT angiogram work? 
  6. How do I know which angiogram works best for me? 
  7. Is it safe to inject the contrast agent into the blood stream during an angiogram? 
  8. When would angiography be used? 
  9. Is getting an angiogram painful? 
  10. What should I expect during an angiogram? 
  11. What are the benefits of angiography? 
  12. What are the risks of angiography? 
  13. Who is not a good candidate for angiography? 
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  • Can I get cancer from getting an X-ray?
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  • Will receiving radiation cause me to be radioactive?
  • Will I become sterile if I get an X-ray?

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