Radiology 101 is a series of articles designed to explain the fundamentals of medical imaging in simple, concise language.
Available on our website or by subscription in a format that’s perfect for downloading and printing, the series covers all major imaging modalities including conventional x-ray, ultrasound, breast imaging, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine. Radiology 101 answers such commonly asked questions as:
· How does an ultrasound machine work?
· How much radiation does an x-ray produce?
· What are the strengths and weaknesses of CT imaging?
· What are the appropriate clinical uses of MR imaging?
· What’s the current thinking on the use of breast MRI and ultrasound?
To view current editions of the Radiology 101 series, please click on the links below.