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Who is credited with the invention of the X-ray that initiated the field of medical imaging?
Who is credited with the invention of the X-ray that initiated the field of medical imaging?
What significant advancement in medical imaging occurred in the early 1900s?
What significant advancement in medical imaging occurred in the early 1900s?
In which decade did nuclear medicine start being utilized for diagnosing pathology?
In which decade did nuclear medicine start being utilized for diagnosing pathology?
What principle does MRI technology rely on?
What principle does MRI technology rely on?
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Which medical imaging technology was developed first in the 1970s?
Which medical imaging technology was developed first in the 1970s?
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Study Notes
History of Medical Imaging
- Medical imaging began in 1895 with the invention of the X-ray by Wilhelm Rontgen.
- Early 1900s: Contrast agents allowed visualization of organs and blood vessels.
- 1950s: Nuclear medicine emerged for diagnosing body pathologies.
- 1960s: Sonar, previously a wartime technology, started use in medical imaging.
- 1970s: Computed Tomography (CT scan) was developed.
- 1970s: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology, based on nuclear magnetic relaxation times, emerged.
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Explore the fascinating evolution of medical imaging, starting from the first X-ray invented by Wilhelm Rontgen in 1895. Learn about the technological advancements over the decades, including the introduction of contrast agents, nuclear medicine, CT scans, and MRI. This quiz highlights the critical milestones that have shaped modern diagnostic techniques.
