Radiography

Follow the links below to find information on various types and applications of radiography.

Updated September 2011

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Title:   Teeth - wisdom teeth
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Acquired brain injury
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Non-traumatic abdominal pain
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients presenting with 'non-traumatic abdominal pain.' Emphasis is placed on the evidence and consensus based indications for plain film radiography.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Indications of plain abdominal x-ray
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for indications of plain abdominal x-ray.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Uterine cancer: symptoms and diagnosis - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Did you know Pap tests cannot detect cancer of the uterus? Find out how uterine cancer can be diagnosed.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Pre-operative chest X-ray
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for 'Pre-operative Chest X-ray,' with the choice of imaging technique based on the cardiopulmonary risk factors present.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   X-Ray (general radiology and fluoroscopy)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information about X-Ray, including the procedure of having an X-Ray, and the risks and benefits of X-Rays.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Barium swallow and barium meal - Summary
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Both barium swallows and barium meals are investigations of the upper gastrointestinal tract which use a contrast substance called barium which shows up on X-ray. A barium swallow examines the oesophagus to identify any reflux or abnormality, whilst a barium meal examines further down to the stomach and duodenum to investigate causes of bleeding, vomiting or severe upper abdominal pain.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Barium enema
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   A barium enema procedure inserts a radio-opaque contrast material (barium sulfate) into the rectum. It is used to detect any structural abnormalities, defects in the wall and sections of the colon.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   DXA scan
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   A dual energy X-ray absorptiometry scan (DXA, previously DEXA) is a specialised x-ray technique, which specifically measures bone mineral density (bone mineral content) and provides the most accurate way to assess this. This is just like a normal X-ray with no pain involved.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Safe use of radiographic contrast media.
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Injection of iodinated radiographic contrast media is generally safe, however with increased use adverse events are more likely to occur. The most important adverse effects include hypersensitivity reactions, contrast-induced nephropathy and thyrotoxicosis.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Barium swallow and barium meal tests - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Both a barium swallow and a barium meal test involve a series of X-rays being taken of your upper digestive tract.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Barium enema: lower bowel examination - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Barium enema is an X-ray test that allows your doctor to examine the lower part of your bowel.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Cholecystography - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Cholecystography is a procedure that helps to diagnose gallstones using X-rays and contrast medium to show up the gallbladder and bile duct.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Cholangiography - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Cholangiography is an examination that uses X-rays and contrast medium (dye) to view your bile ducts.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   DXA
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   DXA 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.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Ulcerative colitis - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Ulcerative colitis is one of 2 types of inflammatory bowel disease a condition that causes the bowel to become inflamed and red.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Children's (paediatric) X-ray examination
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for parents and carers about children's (paediatric) X-ray examinations - including what they are, how to prepare, how they are done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Children's (paediatric) micturating cysto-urethrogram
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for parents and carers about children's (paediatric) micturating cysto-urethrograms - including what they are, how to prepare, how they are done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Children's (paediatric) barium meal
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for parents and carers about children's (paediatric) barium meal - including what they are, how to prepare, how they are done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   May 2009

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