The Physics of medical imaging
Medical imaging technologies-true marvels of medical science-give doctors the ability to analyze and interpret bodily anatomy and processes noninvasively. But how do ultrasound, hard and soft X-rays, CT scans, PET scans, and MRI scans create their remarkable images? This program thoroughly examines...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Video Education Australasia. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2009], c2008.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (28 min.) : sd., col., digital file. + instructional materials (online) |
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| Summary: |
Medical imaging technologies-true marvels of medical science-give doctors the ability to analyze and interpret bodily anatomy and processes noninvasively. But how do ultrasound, hard and soft X-rays, CT scans, PET scans, and MRI scans create their remarkable images? This program thoroughly examines the physics of health-related imaging as it investigates the medical properties of electromagnetic and high-frequency sound waves. Detailed graphics appear throughout. |
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| Item Description: |
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on June 03, 2009. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Medical Imaging: Ultrasound (5:23) -- Electromagnetic Waves: X-Rays and CAT Scans (5:42) -- Medical Imaging: Radioactivity and PET (6:07) -- Electromagnetism (MRI) (6:06) -- Benefits of Medical Imaging (1:22) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Medical imaging technologies-true marvels of medical science-give doctors the ability to analyze and interpret bodily anatomy and processes noninvasively. But how do ultrasound, hard and soft X-rays, CT scans, PET scans, and MRI scans create their remarkable images? This program thoroughly examines the physics of health-related imaging as it investigates the medical properties of electromagnetic and high-frequency sound waves. Detailed graphics appear throughout. 11 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (28 min.) : sd., col., digital file. + instructional materials (online) |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
11 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |