Recent Posts by Cian
November 12, 2021 2:24 pm
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In diagnostic imaging centers, clinics, and hospitals, “sonogram” and “ultrasound” are often used interchangeably. This makes the two terms easy to confuse. In this article, I will take a look at sonogram vs ultrasound and explain their differences. If you want to become a radiologist or sonographer, understanding the fundamental difference between sonogram and ultrasound… Read more
June 4, 2021 6:32 am
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All sorts of obstacles stand in the way of any significant goal, and going to school for radiology is no exception. How hard is radiology tech school? Read more below to find out and see if any of the excuses listed here are holding you back. Anything can be difficult at times. Sure, some nights… Read more
April 15, 2021 7:02 am
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The battle against the Big C is ongoing, but the odds are slowly tipping in the direction of effective management, and possibly a cure. Many treatment milestones have improved the chances of cancer patients to survive from 10% to 70%, and one of the more significant ones is radiation therapy. And for the typical day… Read more
April 13, 2021 8:09 pm
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Radiology and radiologic technology are tempting careers for many looking for interesting, long-term work that pays well. However, many are scared away by studies showing an increased risk for cancers in those who work with X-ray technology. Unfortunately, eliminating the risk associated with radiation exposure entirely isn’t possible. However, current safety measures make the field… Read more
April 13, 2021 7:43 pm
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Brachytherapy is a type of radiotherapy where the radiation source is placed inside or very close to the body that requires treatment. It is usually used to treat tumors that are specific to parts of the body. It is also a popular treatment for skin, prostate, breast, and cervical cancer. Brachytherapy began in 1901, several… Read more
April 13, 2021 6:39 pm
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If you’ve completed your coursework and are a certified radiologic technologist, you’ll want to prepare a proper resume for your job hunt. Even if you’ve been certified for a while, writing a good radiologic technologist resume will help ensure you get the job you want. Presentation of Your Radiologic Technologist Resume Presentation is especially important…. Read more
April 13, 2021 9:26 am
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With the technological advances brought to the health care industry, medical professionals can now benefit from the convenience and security of electronic billing. As part of the billing process, technicians use medical symbols and codes to represent each diagnosis and treatment in each department. Learn more about interventional radiology coding training and certification below. What… Read more
April 7, 2020 4:56 am
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A radiology technician is a medical professional that conducts diagnostic imaging scans, such as x-rays or MRIs, on a patient’s body. With the help of these images, doctors can have a better idea of what is wrong with a patient. Rad techs play a pivotal role in the day-to-day activities of and the delivery of… Read more
September 20, 2016 6:24 am
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Radiation therapy is a branch of medicine that focuses on the operation of an X-ray or computer tomography scanning machine to determine the location of harmful tumors in the body and how to treat them with the aid of linear accelerator. The treatment involves gradually shrinking of the tumors with X-rays. Radiation therapy is mostly… Read more
