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What was the projected global medical devices market value by 2025?
What was the projected global medical devices market value by 2025?
- $600 billion (correct)
- $500 billion
- $400 billion
- $700 billion
Who discovered X-rays?
Who discovered X-rays?
- Thomas Edison
- Wilhelm Röntgen (correct)
- Albert Einstein
- Marie Curie
Which year did Röntgen publish his paper on the discovery of X-rays?
Which year did Röntgen publish his paper on the discovery of X-rays?
- 1895
- 1897
- 1894
- 1896 (correct)
What role do physicists and biomedical engineers primarily play in medical imaging technology?
What role do physicists and biomedical engineers primarily play in medical imaging technology?
What is the main purpose of medical imaging?
What is the main purpose of medical imaging?
In what year did Röntgen's wife have her hand radiographed?
In what year did Röntgen's wife have her hand radiographed?
Which of the following best describes the role of biomedical engineers?
Which of the following best describes the role of biomedical engineers?
Which of the following is NOT categorized as a high-tech medical device?
Which of the following is NOT categorized as a high-tech medical device?
What educational credential is generally required for most entry-level biomedical engineering jobs?
What educational credential is generally required for most entry-level biomedical engineering jobs?
Why might graduate training be essential for certain positions in biomedical engineering?
Why might graduate training be essential for certain positions in biomedical engineering?
What is a potential reward for biomedical engineers in their profession?
What is a potential reward for biomedical engineers in their profession?
What distinguishes biomedical engineering from other engineering disciplines?
What distinguishes biomedical engineering from other engineering disciplines?
What significant advancement in imaging occurred during the 1970s?
What significant advancement in imaging occurred during the 1970s?
Which imaging modalities were combined in the 2000s?
Which imaging modalities were combined in the 2000s?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a basic CT scanner?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a basic CT scanner?
What is one of the primary functions of SPECT imaging?
What is one of the primary functions of SPECT imaging?
Which imaging technique uses magnetic fields and radio waves?
Which imaging technique uses magnetic fields and radio waves?
What technology was introduced in 1985 that marked the beginning of robotic surgery?
What technology was introduced in 1985 that marked the beginning of robotic surgery?
Which modality was primarily advanced in the 1980s alongside MRI?
Which modality was primarily advanced in the 1980s alongside MRI?
What type of imaging uses the transmission of X-rays through the body for diagnosis?
What type of imaging uses the transmission of X-rays through the body for diagnosis?
What is a major characteristic of cancer as described?
What is a major characteristic of cancer as described?
What is a significant attribute of the Da Vinci Surgical Robot?
What is a significant attribute of the Da Vinci Surgical Robot?
Which of the following is a feature of Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)?
Which of the following is a feature of Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)?
What is the primary purpose of Gamma Knife technology?
What is the primary purpose of Gamma Knife technology?
What type of surgery does LASIK pertain to?
What type of surgery does LASIK pertain to?
Which statement about High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is correct?
Which statement about High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is correct?
What is a notable challenge of cancer mentioned in the content?
What is a notable challenge of cancer mentioned in the content?
What is a common feature of conventional external beam radiotherapy?
What is a common feature of conventional external beam radiotherapy?
Which of the following areas is least associated with biomedical engineering?
Which of the following areas is least associated with biomedical engineering?
Which combination exemplifies the interdisciplinary nature of biomedical engineering?
Which combination exemplifies the interdisciplinary nature of biomedical engineering?
What imaging technology uses gamma rays and provides images of slices within the body through a rotating camera?
What imaging technology uses gamma rays and provides images of slices within the body through a rotating camera?
Which innovation in imaging technology is characterized by 2D and 3D imaging capabilities and emerged in the 1970s?
Which innovation in imaging technology is characterized by 2D and 3D imaging capabilities and emerged in the 1970s?
What milestone in the field of robotic surgery involved milling the femur for hip replacement?
What milestone in the field of robotic surgery involved milling the femur for hip replacement?
Which imaging modality was introduced in the 1980s and uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues?
Which imaging modality was introduced in the 1980s and uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues?
In which decade did the field of nuclear medicine imaging begin to significantly revolutionize alongside ultrasound imaging?
In which decade did the field of nuclear medicine imaging begin to significantly revolutionize alongside ultrasound imaging?
What event marked the first practical application of X-ray technology in medicine?
What event marked the first practical application of X-ray technology in medicine?
Which of the following best describes the projected growth of the global medical devices market by 2025?
Which of the following best describes the projected growth of the global medical devices market by 2025?
Which group has primarily driven developments in medical imaging technology?
Which group has primarily driven developments in medical imaging technology?
In which year did Wilhelm Röntgen receive the Nobel Prize for his discovery of X-rays?
In which year did Wilhelm Röntgen receive the Nobel Prize for his discovery of X-rays?
What is a significant characteristic of high-tech medical imaging devices?
What is a significant characteristic of high-tech medical imaging devices?
Which of the following modalities was specifically advanced during the 1970s?
Which of the following modalities was specifically advanced during the 1970s?
Which technology introduced in 1985 transformed surgical procedures?
Which technology introduced in 1985 transformed surgical procedures?
What aspect distinguishes various high-tech medical devices in their functions?
What aspect distinguishes various high-tech medical devices in their functions?
What is a primary benefit of medical imaging technologies?
What is a primary benefit of medical imaging technologies?
What is the primary unit of measurement for radiation exposure defined by the amount of ionizing radiation that produces an electric charge in air?
What is the primary unit of measurement for radiation exposure defined by the amount of ionizing radiation that produces an electric charge in air?
Which type of radiation damage is primarily associated with changes in genetic material and can affect offspring?
Which type of radiation damage is primarily associated with changes in genetic material and can affect offspring?
Which type of radiation is known for its high penetration power and ability to cause significant damage internally?
Which type of radiation is known for its high penetration power and ability to cause significant damage internally?
What type of radiation damage specifically concerns the non-reproductive cells of an organism?
What type of radiation damage specifically concerns the non-reproductive cells of an organism?
What does the Relative Biological Effectiveness (RBE) compare when assessing the effects of different types of radiation?
What does the Relative Biological Effectiveness (RBE) compare when assessing the effects of different types of radiation?
What is the unit that replaces the rad in measuring radiation dosage?
What is the unit that replaces the rad in measuring radiation dosage?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between rem and rad?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between rem and rad?
What is the upper limit of occupational radiation exposure suggested by the US government for whole-body radiation?
What is the upper limit of occupational radiation exposure suggested by the US government for whole-body radiation?
Which particle exposure is most dangerous due to ingestion or inhalation?
Which particle exposure is most dangerous due to ingestion or inhalation?
At what dose of radiation is the estimated 50% mortality rate observed?
At what dose of radiation is the estimated 50% mortality rate observed?
What is background radiation primarily sourced from?
What is background radiation primarily sourced from?
What is the radiation equivalent for the unit rem primarily used to account for?
What is the radiation equivalent for the unit rem primarily used to account for?
What application of radiation therapy targets rapidly dividing cells?
What application of radiation therapy targets rapidly dividing cells?
What is the typical background radiation exposure measured in rems per year?
What is the typical background radiation exposure measured in rems per year?
Which radiation source has the highest biological damage impact when inhaled?
Which radiation source has the highest biological damage impact when inhaled?
What unique characteristic of Bohr's model prevents the electron from spiraling into the nucleus?
What unique characteristic of Bohr's model prevents the electron from spiraling into the nucleus?
What was a key contribution of J.J. Thomson to the understanding of atomic structure?
What was a key contribution of J.J. Thomson to the understanding of atomic structure?
In Rutherford's planetary model, where is the positive charge located?
In Rutherford's planetary model, where is the positive charge located?
Which feature of Bohr's model addresses the behavior of electrons in stable orbits?
Which feature of Bohr's model addresses the behavior of electrons in stable orbits?
What fundamental idea does Bohr's model introduce regarding radiation emitted by an atom?
What fundamental idea does Bohr's model introduce regarding radiation emitted by an atom?
What constitutes the mass number A of an atomic nucleus?
What constitutes the mass number A of an atomic nucleus?
Which of the following statements correctly describes Planck's constant?
Which of the following statements correctly describes Planck's constant?
Which of the following identifies the role of neutrons in atomic structure?
Which of the following identifies the role of neutrons in atomic structure?
Which type of radiation was NOT identified by Rutherford?
Which type of radiation was NOT identified by Rutherford?
What unit of measurement is defined as 1 u (atomic mass unit)?
What unit of measurement is defined as 1 u (atomic mass unit)?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between mass and energy according to Einstein's equation?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between mass and energy according to Einstein's equation?
What differentiates alpha radiation from beta and gamma radiation?
What differentiates alpha radiation from beta and gamma radiation?
What does the decay rate R of a sample indicate?
What does the decay rate R of a sample indicate?
Which expression correctly represents the relationship between undecayed nuclei after n half-lives?
Which expression correctly represents the relationship between undecayed nuclei after n half-lives?
What is the purpose of a moderator in neutron collisions?
What is the purpose of a moderator in neutron collisions?
Which unit of radioactivity is equivalent to 1 decay per second?
Which unit of radioactivity is equivalent to 1 decay per second?
What happens during the first and second half-lives of a radioactive sample?
What happens during the first and second half-lives of a radioactive sample?
How does a fast neutron primarily lose energy while traveling through matter?
How does a fast neutron primarily lose energy while traveling through matter?
What is the primary characteristic of a fast neutron?
What is the primary characteristic of a fast neutron?
What is the mathematical function that describes a decay curve?
What is the mathematical function that describes a decay curve?
Which of the following accurately defines nuclear fission?
Which of the following accurately defines nuclear fission?
What key concept was proposed as the cause of radioactivity in the experiments conducted by Becquerel and the Curies?
What key concept was proposed as the cause of radioactivity in the experiments conducted by Becquerel and the Curies?
Which type of radiation has the least penetrating ability and can be stopped by a piece of paper?
Which type of radiation has the least penetrating ability and can be stopped by a piece of paper?
What is the role of the decay constant ($ ext{λ}$) in the formula for radioactive decay?
What is the role of the decay constant ($ ext{λ}$) in the formula for radioactive decay?
Which of the following correctly describes the trajectory of beta particles in a magnetic field?
Which of the following correctly describes the trajectory of beta particles in a magnetic field?
In the context of radioactive decay, what does the equation $N = N_0 e^{-λt}$ signify?
In the context of radioactive decay, what does the equation $N = N_0 e^{-λt}$ signify?
What type of radiation is characterized as high energy photons and can penetrate several centimeters of lead?
What type of radiation is characterized as high energy photons and can penetrate several centimeters of lead?
Which of the following statements about positrons is accurate?
Which of the following statements about positrons is accurate?
What significant contribution did Marie Curie make to the field of chemistry?
What significant contribution did Marie Curie make to the field of chemistry?
What does the term 'radiation' traditionally refer to in the context of radioactive elements?
What does the term 'radiation' traditionally refer to in the context of radioactive elements?
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Radiography
Radiography
A type of imaging that uses X-rays to capture images of the inside of the body.
CT Scan
CT Scan
CT (Computed Tomography) scans use X-rays to create detailed, cross-sectional images of the body, allowing doctors to see inside organs, bones, and other tissues.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal organs and tissues.
MRI
MRI
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PET
PET
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Robotic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
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SPECT
SPECT
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Combined Imaging
Combined Imaging
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Medical Imaging
Medical Imaging
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X-ray Discovery
X-ray Discovery
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What is the Da Vinci Surgical Robot?
What is the Da Vinci Surgical Robot?
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What are the main characteristics of cancer?
What are the main characteristics of cancer?
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What is External Beam Radiotherapy?
What is External Beam Radiotherapy?
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What is Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)?
What is Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)?
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What is a Gamma Knife?
What is a Gamma Knife?
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What is HIFU?
What is HIFU?
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What is LASIK?
What is LASIK?
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X-Ray Discovery Impact
X-Ray Discovery Impact
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X-ray CT (Computed Tomography)
X-ray CT (Computed Tomography)
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Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound Imaging
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MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
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PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
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Radiation Damage
Radiation Damage
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Neutron Bombardment
Neutron Bombardment
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Biological Radiation Damage
Biological Radiation Damage
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Somatic vs. Genetic Damage
Somatic vs. Genetic Damage
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Alpha Particle Damage
Alpha Particle Damage
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What is rem?
What is rem?
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What is RBE?
What is RBE?
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What is background radiation?
What is background radiation?
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What is the occupational radiation limit?
What is the occupational radiation limit?
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What is the gray (Gy)?
What is the gray (Gy)?
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What is the sievert (Sv)?
What is the sievert (Sv)?
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What is radioactive tracing?
What is radioactive tracing?
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What is neutron activation analysis?
What is neutron activation analysis?
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Why is radiation useful in cancer treatments?
Why is radiation useful in cancer treatments?
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What is medical nuclear physics?
What is medical nuclear physics?
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Thomson's Model
Thomson's Model
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Rutherford's Model
Rutherford's Model
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Bohr's Model
Bohr's Model
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Stationary States
Stationary States
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What causes radiation?
What causes radiation?
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What are the types of radiation?
What are the types of radiation?
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What does the atomic number represent?
What does the atomic number represent?
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What is the mass number?
What is the mass number?
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What are the charges of protons, neutrons, and electrons?
What are the charges of protons, neutrons, and electrons?
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What is an atomic mass unit (u)?
What is an atomic mass unit (u)?
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What is the relationship between energy and emitted frequency?
What is the relationship between energy and emitted frequency?
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What is the role of Planck's constant?
What is the role of Planck's constant?
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Radioactivity
Radioactivity
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Types of Radioactive Decay
Types of Radioactive Decay
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Alpha Decay
Alpha Decay
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Beta Decay
Beta Decay
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Gamma Decay
Gamma Decay
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Decay Constant (λ)
Decay Constant (λ)
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Half-Life
Half-Life
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Penetrating Ability of Radiation
Penetrating Ability of Radiation
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Radioactivity - A Natural Process
Radioactivity - A Natural Process
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Exponential Decay
Exponential Decay
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Decay Rate (R)
Decay Rate (R)
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Half-Life (t1/2)
Half-Life (t1/2)
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What is the relationship between the number of undecayed nuclei and the half-life?
What is the relationship between the number of undecayed nuclei and the half-life?
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Curie (Ci)
Curie (Ci)
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Becquerel (Bq)
Becquerel (Bq)
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Fission
Fission
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Fusion
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Study Notes
Biomedical Engineering as a Career
- Biomedical engineering combines biology, medicine, and engineering to solve medical and health problems.
- Biomedical engineers use advanced engineering knowledge to solve medical and health-related issues.
- Medical devices are frequently designed by biomedical engineers.
Interdisciplinary Engineering and Science
- Engineering and science disciplines are often complex, broad in scope, and rewarding.
- Interdisciplinary fields involve two or more branches of science and/or engineering.
- Biomedical engineering is a typical example of an interdisciplinary field, encompassing biology/medicine and science/engineering.
Biomedical Engineering Components
- Biology: Examines living organisms from sub-cellular to organism levels.
- Medicine: Focuses on the scientific study and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases.
- Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry: Involves understanding natural laws and modeling them.
- Engineering: Involves designing and building useful products and methodologies.
Biomedical Engineering Specialties
- Bioelectrics
- Biomechanics
- Biomaterials
- Cellular, tissue and genetic engineering
- Medical imaging
- Clinical engineering (hospital management, development, planning, and safety)
- Rehabilitation engineering
- Biotechnology (using living organisms or biological processes for product manufacture)
Career Options
- Medical devices industry (Research & Development, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Service, Maintenance, Repair, Marketing, Sales).
- Biotechnology industry
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Academia
- Government (Regulatory)
- Biomedical engineering offers one of the fastest job growth rates in all engineering disciplines, particularly in developed countries.
Science and Engineering Intersections
- Biomedical engineering combines science (mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry) with engineering (electrical, mechanical, materials, computer) to address medical and biological problems.
Success Factors
- Interdisciplinary knowledge
- Teamwork and multitasking
- Communication and interpersonal skills
Biomedical Engineering as a Bridge
- Biomedical engineering acts as a bridge between engineering sciences and practice, and biological and medical sciences and practices.
Biomedical Engineering Rewards
- Biomedical engineers' rewarding work combines expertise from biology, medicine, and engineering.
- The work improves patient well-being by designing complex devices such as MRI and robotic surgery.
- Engineers working in this field can earn competitive compensation.
Pathways to Biomedical Engineering
- A bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering is typically required for entry-level positions.
- Professional engineer (PEng) licensure may be required to offer services directly to the public (varies by jurisdiction).
- Graduate training is beneficial for some advanced positions but is not always necessary for entry-level jobs.
Biomedical Engineering Job Opportunities
- STEM fields, including biomedical engineering, are projected to experience significant growth in employment from 2010 to 2020.
Engineering Fields with High Growth
- Biomedical engineering ranked among the engineering fields with high growth rates in 2018.
Mean Wages 2018
- In 2018, biomedical engineers in the USA earned median hourly wages ranging from 24.75to24.75 to 24.75to67.08, resulting in annual wages between 51,480and51,480 and 51,480and139,520 (varying by percentile).
Wage Comparison (2020)
- A wide range of salaries exists among different engineering disciplines.
- Median and average salaries vary significantly across various engineering specialties.
Further Information Sources
- IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
- American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
- Canadian Society for Bioengineering
High-Tech Medical Devices
- Biomedical engineering encompasses various high-technology devices, including medical imaging devices, medical surgery devices, and medical laboratory equipment.
Global Medical Devices Market
- The global medical devices market is projected to reach over $600 billion by 2025.
Medical Imaging
- Medical imaging visualizes body parts, tissues, or organs for clinical diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and disease monitoring.
Discovery of X-rays
- Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen discovered X-rays in November 1895, and published his findings in January 1896.
Medical Imaging Developments
- Physicists and engineers have driven most medical imaging developments.
- Key developments include ultrasound, nuclear medicine, X-ray CT, MRI, and PET technologies.
Radiographic Imaging
- Radiographic imaging utilizes X-rays to create images.
- Measurements of X-ray transmission through the body form the basis of radiographic imaging principles.
CT/SPECT Systems
- Components include gantry, X-ray tube, detector, and control console.
- CT and SPECT create sectional images using X-rays and gamma cameras, respectively.
Ultrasound Imaging
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Ultrasound scanners use sound waves to generate images.
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Ultrasound is widely used in prenatal imaging.
Portable Ultrasound
- Today's ultrasound scanners are portable and affordable, enabling wider accessibility.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- MRI uses strong magnetic fields to create detailed images of body parts, tissues, and organs inside the human body.
- Functional MRI (fMRI) captures brain activity.
Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
- SPECT utilizes gamma cameras to produce images of body slices.
High-Tech Medical Surgery
- Robotic surgery tools such as the DaVinci Surgical Robot assist in procedures and reduce surgery costs.
Radiotherapy for Cancer
- Radiotherapy involves delivering radiation to treat cancer.
- Treatments such as external beam radiotherapy, image-guided radiotherapy, and gamma knife technologies are available.
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
- HIFU uses focused ultrasound to heat and destroy cancerous tissue or other unwanted tissue.
Laser Procedures - Ophthalmology
- LASIK is a laser-based surgical procedure to correct vision problems.
Laser Procedures - Cosmetic Surgery
- Lasers are employed in cosmetic procedures such as skin resurfacing, spider vein removal, and hair removal.
Suggested Study Materials
- Texts on medical instrumentation, biomedical equipment technology, and medical imaging technology are recommended for further study.
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Explore the interdisciplinary field of biomedical engineering, where biology, medicine, and engineering converge to tackle health issues. This quiz covers the core components, career opportunities, and the importance of integrating multiple scientific disciplines. Test your knowledge about how biomedical engineers design innovative medical devices and solutions.
