Archive for the 'Computed Radiology' Category

Chest CT scans help monitor spread of head and neck cancer

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Nov 5 - Chest computed tomography (CT) is recommended for high-risk patients with head and neck cancer, according to findings published in the October issue of the Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
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Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Part 2: Advantages & Disadvantages of Film Vs. CR Vs. DR

A brief introductory primer that explains some of the advantages and disadvantages of traditional film-screen, computed radiography, and digital radiography.
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Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Part 1: Advantages & Disadvantages of Film Vs. CR Vs. DR

A brief introductory primer that explains some of the advantages and disadvantages of traditional film-screen, computed radiography, and digital radiography.
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Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Computed Radiography

Computed radiography (CR) uses an imaging plate, instead of film. The imaging plate contains photostimulable storage phosphors, which retain the latent image. When the imaging plate is scanned with a laser beam in the digitizer, the latent image information is released as visible light. This light is captured and converted into a digital stream to [...]

Saturday, November 1st, 2008