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Medical Radiation
31
May 2022
Medical Radiation
We are all exposed to a small amount of natural radiation, called background radiation, every day of our lives from sources such as the sun, rocks and soil. This small amount of radiation can be compared to X-ray tests. A chest X-ray (one view) emits a level of radiation comparable to being in the sun
By: Tony Dandino | 0
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Radiologic Technologists: Why We’re Not Just “Button Pushers”
28
Mar 2018
Radiologic Technologists: Why We’re Not Just “Button Pushers”
As a radiology technologist, one of the most common questions asked of me is, “Don’t you just push a button?” My answer? Yes, I do push a button, but I went through two years of schooling that involved learning the inner workings of the human body and the x-ray camera before I could acquire a license
By: Sarah Kaupp | 0
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Myth Busters: Nuclear Medicine
13
May 2016
Myth Busters: Nuclear Medicine
What is nuclear medicine? We debunk the most common myths.
By: Bessie Ganim | 0
Radiology
Dr. Jason Woods Takes Huge Strides in Imaging Lungs
21
Oct 2015
Dr. Jason Woods Takes Huge Strides in Imaging Lungs
Learn how Cincinnati Children's own Dr. Jason Woods is a pioneer in the field of imaging lung structure and function.
By: Sarah Kaupp | 0
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What is MRI?
09
Mar 2015
What is MRI?
MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, is a way to take detailed pictures of the body using powerful magnets. Unlike other forms of imaging (such as X-ray, CT, and fluoroscopy), there is no ionizing radiation emitted from the MRI machine. In order to create the magnetic field to take your pictures, we need to use a ton of
By: Tony Dandino | 0
Radiology
Fetal MRI enables early pediatric health planning
14
Nov 2014
Fetal MRI enables early pediatric health planning
Many people might not know that ultrasound isn’t the only way to image an unborn child. Here at Cincinnati Children’s, we perform MRIs on pregnant women almost every day. MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a way of taking detailed pictures of the inside of the body using a magnetic field combined with pulses of radio
By: Tony Dandino | 0
Radiology
Radiologists and Pediatricians Collaborating for Your Child’s Health
21
Oct 2014
Radiologists and Pediatricians Collaborating for Your Child’s Health
Radiologists at Cincinnati Children’s take very seriously your child’s imaging needs and work in a number of ways to ensure that the right test has been ordered for the right reasons. Every x-ray picture, procedure or scan done in our Radiology Department is reviewed by a radiologist before it is completed. The imaging equipment that
By: Catherine Leopard | 0
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Cincinnati Children’s First Hospital In OH To Use Low Dose Imaging System
15
Oct 2014
Cincinnati Children’s First Hospital In OH To Use Low Dose Imaging System
Cincinnati Children’s Radiology Department is proud to introduce the EOS: Low Dose Imaging System. The EOS Imaging System, now available at the hospital, is an innovative new two-dimensional (2D) or three-dimensional (3D) method that uses low-radiation dose technology to evaluate children with spine, hip and lower limb disorders. Cincinnati Children’s is the first hospital in
By: Tony Dandino | 1
Radiology
Are X-rays Safe For Your Child?
13
Oct 2014
Are X-rays Safe For Your Child?
The Radiology Department uses x-rays everyday to identify the presence and/or severity of injuries to the children we treat. Some articles claim that the small radiation doses from x-ray technology are harmful. So are medical x-ray exams safe for your child? The simple answer: Yes. While much larger radiation doses may be harmful to patients, x-ray technology (including CT and fluoroscopy) uses much smaller
By: Wendy Bankes | 0

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