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The essay "Reducing Radiation Exposure in Computed Tomography Angiography" explores some types of the computer tomography and the risks that could appear.... There are several types of Computed Tomography scans used today.... In the last twenty years, the diagnostic use of Computed Tomography scans has increased by a thousand percent.... Key to this goal is understanding the use of Computed Tomography scans, the risks of their radiological effects, and the methods available to reduce exposure....
9 Pages
(2250 words)
Dissertation
The paper "The Concept of Computed Tomography" focusses on the fact that due to inadequate supply of oxygen and blood to the brain because of the blockage in the artery, an area of the brain tissue may die which is called cerebral infarction or ischemic stroke.... A recent study has shown that (MRI) magnetic resonance imaging can identify more accurately ischemic stroke than (CT) Computed Tomography....
4 Pages
(1000 words)
Essay
From the paper "Computed Tomography, Patient-Based Artifacts " it is clear that generally speaking, there are various ways by which artifacts originate, and their presence compromises image quality and reduces the diagnostic use of the scanned image.... Computed Tomography (CT) is extensively used in the field of imaging to study the geometry, composition and mass density of interior organs by taking two-dimensional x-ray projections of the organs from which 3D images are reconstructed....
5 Pages
(1250 words)
Essay
The author of the paper "Radiation Risks and Paediatric Computed Tomography" presents a cross-sectional study of medical practice and awareness of radiation-related health risks and strategies to minimize radiation exposure to children among physicians.... Problem Statement: To study the awareness of risks of Radiations and Pediatric Computed Tomography and formulate strategies to minimize radiation exposure to children.... o find out how we can cause awareness among people regarding the risks of exposure to radiations and Computed Tomography
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2 Pages
(500 words)
Research Proposal
The paper "Computed Tomography Scanning for Diagnosing Appendicitis" explores the differences between IV-contrasted and non-contrasted Computed Tomography scan for the diagnosis of appendicitis.... Computed Tomography (CT) has variously been called as computerized axial tomography (CAT), computerized trans-axial tomography (CTAT) or digital axial tomography (DAT).... Bushong (2000) maintained that there are at least five advantages offered by Computed Tomography over conventional radiography: (1) better contrast resolution, (2) no superposition of tissue, (3) less scatter radiation, (4) 3D imaging capability, and (5) capability for bone mineral assay....
10 Pages
(2500 words)
Research Paper
"Artifact in Computed Tomography" paper examines 4 artifacts and propose ways through which the situation can be handled (hardening of the beam- based on physics, motion influencers- based on the patient, insensitive detectors- based on the scanner, and spiral interpolation- based on the spiral).... With the use of Computed Tomography (CT), many physicians have been able to come up with important diagnostic information.... In the situation where the voxel is dense bone, the number of the CT will be computed at 1000....
7 Pages
(1750 words)
Coursework
The paper "Computed Tomography Scanner in Airport" tells us about the explosive detection system.... Accordingly, this paper offers an insight into the use of Computed Tomography scanner in airports as a security technology to detect a contraband threat such as explosives or other contextually restricted materials (Achutan and Muller, 2008).... Computer tomography X-ray is an explosive detection system (IDS) that uses CT scanners and image processing software to mechanically screen through luggage for explosives and other illicit materials....
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Coursework
The paper "Non-contrast Brain Computed Tomography" discusses that the image quality in this CT protocol is influenced by the technical parameters considering that only a clinically acceptable quality of the image is of concern in an environment that requires the reduction of the radiation dose.... art A: Non-contrast Brain computed TomographyIndicationsA CT scan of the brain is majorly obtained to analyse sections of the brain for any traces of pathology including numerous cell collections such as abscesses and ischemic conditions like stroke (Sharif-Alhoseini, Khodadadi, Chardoli, and Rahimi-Movaghar, 2011)....
10 Pages
(2500 words)
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