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What is Radiology? A look into the history, advancement and modern applications of the specialty

Volume: 90  ,  Issue: 1 , December    Published Date: 08 December 2021
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 351  ,  Download: 278 , Pages: 232 - 258    
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP1009011220212554

Authors

# Author Name
1 Hassan I. Osman, MBBS
2 Maisa Badreldeen, MD, MS

Abstract

Introduction: Nowadays, it is virtually to imagine a hospital functioning without a radiology department fitted with the latest machines and equipment science has to offer as well as at least one radiologist sitting in a dark room staring at a computer screen and carefully analyzing the image in front of them. However, a few centuries ago, that was the reality with which physicians had to deal. Today, medical imaging, as it has become referred to, is an essential and integral part of the practice of medicine. Problem Statement/Rationale: Whilst contemplating writing this paper, we were taken aback when we came across a total of 0 articles covering the topic in a similar manner. Ergo, we decided it only be appropriate to take it upon ourselves to change that occurrence. Objectives: General: To shine light upon the beautiful combination of sciences that is radiology Specific: 1) To start an initiative in which information like that illustrated below is accessible. Research methodology: The following steps took place:1) The idea was formulated. 2) The technologies comprising radiology were categorized by experts. 3) Each of the technologies was searched using all available databases (Google Scholar, PubMed, Medline, etc.) 4) The findings were collected and are illustrated below.

Keywords

  • Radiology; Napata College; History of Radiology; Medical History