In radiology, the maximum permissible concentration refers to the recommended upper limit for the dose which may be safely received during a specific period by a person exposed to ionizing radiation.Itis also sometimes called permissible dose. Ld50;...

Radiology is the medical specialty directing medical imaging technologies to diagnose and sometimes treat diseases. Originally it was the aspect of medical science dealing with the medical use of electromagnetic energy emitted by X-ray machines or other...

Overall Objectives Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to: 1) provide diagnostic support in pediatric care; 2) utilize current techniques in cancer diagnosis; 3) provide imaging support in musculoskeletal disease; and 4) perform special supportive techniques in breast disease...

A doctor addressed his patient, "I have good news and bad news for you. The bad news is that we have to amputate your feet, but the good news is that the man in the next room has offered to buy your boots." For...

NightHawk RadiologyCoeur d'Alene, Idahonighthawkrad.netIt's 2 a.m. An ambulance arrives at the emergency room with an unconscious accident victim.In minutes the patient gets an X-ray, CT scan or MRI. A radiologist must interpret the image, but all are at home asleep. So the hospital transmits the...

A Wisconsin man arrested last fall in connection with prank Internet warnings of terrorist attacks against NFL stadiums was indicted Wednesday on a federal charge of conveying the false information.Jake J. Brahm is accused of posting threats to detonate "dirty bombs" at seven stadiums that...