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Follow the links below to find information on various types and applications of radiography.
Reviewed November 2007
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X-ray examinations
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Better Health Channel
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An x-ray examination uses a special camera to take two-dimensional pictures of internal body structures. This test is particularly useful in diagnosing conditions or diseases that affect the bones.
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Jan 2008
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Acquired brain injury
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Better Health Channel
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Acquired brain injury refers to any type of brain damage that happens after birth. Causes include disease, substance abuse, oxygen deprivation, infection or a blow to the head.
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Aug 2008
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The Australian Radiation Incident Register (ARIR)
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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
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Compilation of Incident and Accident Reports to act as a national focus for information on ionizing radiation incidents and accidents
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Oct 2007
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DEXA
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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DEXA measures areal bone mineral density in two dimensions only. It is calculated by dividing the mineral content of the site of bone being assessed by the area of bone.
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Dec 2006
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in gallstone-associated acute pancreatitis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Patients presenting with acute pancreatitis may benefit from treatment to reduce complications and mortality. Early endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography with or without sphincterotomy has been advocated for acute pancreatitis associated with ...
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Mar 2004
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Ulcerative colitis
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myDr
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Ulcerative colitis is one of 2 types of inflammatory bowel disease - a condition that causes the bowel to become inflamed and red.
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Jul 2006
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Cholangiography
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myDr
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Cholangiography is an examination that uses X-rays and contrast medium (dye) to view your bile ducts.
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Feb 2007
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Uterine cancer: symptoms and diagnosis
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myDr
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Did you know Pap smears will not detect cancer of the uterus? Read on to find out how it can be diagnosed.
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Apr 2001
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What is an IVP (intravenous pyelogram) examination?
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The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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An IVP examination is a series of X-rays to show your child's kidneys and bladder (the urinary system) and is performed in the Department of Medical Imaging.
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Aug 2000
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Cystogram examination or MCU
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The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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The Micturating Cysto Uretherogram (MCU) or Cystogram is a test that makes it possible to look at the bladder using a contrast liquid and x-rays. This fact sheet explains the process involved in conducting an MCU.
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Aug 2000
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Chest radiograph in acute respiratory infections
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Chest X-rays are often used to try and determine whether a person has pneumonia. But it was not clear whether this helps the person recover faster. Two trials were found. One trial tested chest X-rays in 522 children who had symptoms for less than two w...
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Sep 2007
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Cholecystography
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myDr
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Cholecystography is a procedure that helps to diagnose gallstones using X-rays and contrast medium to show up the gallbladder and bile duct.
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Nov 2006
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Osteoporosis symptoms
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myDr
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Often people do not know they have osteoporosis until they have suffered a fracture.
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Nov 2001
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Pain relief in hysterosalpingography
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a test frequently undertaken to find out whether or not the fallopian tubes are open in the investigation of infertility. Hysterosalpingography involves a dye being injected via the cervix and uterus into the fallopian tu...
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Feb 2007
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Barium enema: lower bowel examination
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myDr
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Barium enema is a test that allows your doctor to examine the lower part of your bowel using a white fluid (called barium) to outline the walls of the bowel.
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Nov 2006
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Barium swallow and barium meal tests
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myDr
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Both a barium swallow and a barium meal test involve you swallowing a liquid suspension of barium sulphate before a series of X-rays being taken of your upper digestive tract.
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Nov 2006
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Oral water soluble contrast for the management of adhesive small bowel obstruction
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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This review of trials indicates that oral Gastrografin provides pictures that can be useful in predicting whether or not a patient will require surgery for of adhesive small bowel obstruction. Although Gastrografin does not reduce the need for surgery i...
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Mar 2007
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