Evolution of Radiologists and Technology

Study Notes

Introduction to Radiology

Dr. Fortunato Gabon Jr. is the first Registered Radiologic Technologist, holding license #0001.
The first Board Chairperson for Radiologic Technologists was also Dr. Gabon.
The first radiology department in the Philippines was established at the Philippine General Hospital in Manila.
Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, recognized as the Founding Father of Radiology, discovered X-rays on November 8, 1895.

Discovery of X-Rays

Röntgen's work at the University of Würzburg led to the unexpected discovery of invisible rays penetrating materials, later known as X-rays.
He used the term 'X' to denote the unknown nature of the rays.
Röntgen's first X-ray image was of his wife’s hand, showcasing her rings, taken on December 22, 1895.
His breakthrough work was published in a report titled "One a New Kind of Rays" on December 28, 1895.
The introduction of X-rays laid the foundation for modern diagnostic imaging.
Röntgen received the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for his work in discovering X-rays.

Evolution of Radiologic Technology

Early radiography involved using glass photographic plates for image capture.
In 1918, George Eastman introduced film, revolutionizing radiographic imaging methods.
Current practices utilize digital imaging technologies including PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System).
The advancement from glass plates to high-resolution digital modalities has significantly enhanced medical imaging.

Technological Advances in Radiology

World War II spurred developments leading to modern ultrasound technology by the mid-1950s.
The 1970s introduced computed axial tomography (CAT scans) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), both now staples in medical diagnostics.

Timeline of Key Radiological Advances

1895: Discovery of X-rays by Röntgen; first image of his wife's skeletal outline.
1896: Early applications of X-rays and simultaneous discovery of radioactivity by Antoine-Henri Becquerel.
1914-1918: Radiological equipment used in World War I field hospitals.
1918: Introduction of film by George Eastman, replacing glass plates.
1946: Discovery of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) by Edward Purcell and Felix Bloch.
1955: Development of the portable ultrasound machine by Ian Donald and Tom Brown for gynecology.
1961: First single-plane positron emission tomography (PET) scan created by James Robertson.
1972: Godfrey Hounsfield develops the first clinical prototype of a CT scanner, initially for head imaging; advances lead to whole body imaging capabilities.

Description

Explore the historical development of radiology and radiologic technology, highlighting key figures like Dr. Fortunato Gabon Jr. and milestones such as the establishment of the first radiology department in the Philippines. This quiz delves into the contributions of registered radiologic technologists and the evolution of the profession.