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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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Mammography
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Links to information about mammography and mammograms to detect changes in breast tissue.
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X-rays
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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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Teeth - wisdom teeth
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Better Health Channel
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Wisdom teeth are the rear molars that erupt sometime around the late teens or early 20s. These teeth can sometimes cause overcrowding, or can impact into the gum or neighbouring teeth. Wisdom teeth that cause problems are best removed.
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May 2008
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Suspected bowel obstruction
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for suspected bowel obstruction.
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Jan 2007
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Diabetic foot ulcer
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for diabetic foot ulcers.
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Jan 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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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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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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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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DEXA
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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When your doctor assesses your bone health he/she will take a medical history about your general health and may arrange for x-rays and blood tests.
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Feb 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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Bowel cancer diagnosis
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myDr
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If you have symptoms that suggest you might have bowel cancer, the doctor will want to begin a diagnosis with an examination.
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Jan 2002
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