Introduction Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique used in medical diagnostics, particularly for the visualization of soft tissue and organs. With the help of magnetic resonance imaging, the finest sectional images of the body can be taken. Due to the particularly high-resolution images generated by the MRI, individual changes in organs and soft … Claustrophobia? – Examination in an open MRT
Open MRT The new open MRI equipment is not a tube with an opening at the head and foot end as it has been used in some radiological institutes since the 1990s.Due to the novel design, which requires only a single support pillar, access to the patient to be examined is now possible over 320 … Open MRT | Claustrophobia? – Examination in an open MRT
Disadvantages of the open MRI ́s Even with ever-improving techniques, the lower field strength of the magnetic field cannot compensate for the quality reduction to a closed MRI. Costs of an open MRT ́s In addition to imaging soft tissue and internal organs, open MRI is also used for diagnostic imaging of joints. In particular, … Disadvantages of the open MRI ́s | Claustrophobia? – Examination in an open MRT
Contrast medium The administration of a contrast medium during the performance of an open MRI can create an artificial density difference between different structures. A contrast agent is always necessary when very similar body tissues, such as muscles and blood vessels, are to be separated from each other. Even in open MRI, a distinction must … Contrast medium | Claustrophobia? – Examination in an open MRT
Introduction X-ray examination in the child is understood to be the taking of an X-ray image using X-rays for the diagnosis of specific diseases. X-rays are particularly suitable for assessing bony structures. Soft tissues such as the organs become more visible through an ultrasound examination or an MRI. In children, however, there are a few … X-ray examination of the child
Procedure In pediatric radiology departments there are specially trained assistants who are familiar with the radiation protection regulations and make the examination as pleasant as possible by dealing with children on a daily basis. As a rule, parents are informed in advance about the course of the respective X-ray examination. Depending on the part of … Procedure | X-ray examination of the child
What are the alternatives? Alternative imaging methods are mainly ultrasound and MRI. However, both are more suitable for the examination of soft tissues such as organs and less for the assessment of bones. In very young children, however, much of the skeleton is not yet ossified and still consists of cartilage. This means that ultrasound … What are the alternatives? | X-ray examination of the child
Skin cancer screening is a measure from the field of prevention. The aim of screening is to detect diseases as early as possible. On the one hand, the aim is to detect preliminary stages of the disease before they manifest themselves with the typical symptoms. In the case of tumors in particular, metastases have often … Skin cancer screening
Who can perform skin cancer screening? Special training is required to be able to perform skin cancer screening. This ensures a standardized procedure for skin cancer screening paid for by the insurance companies. Accordingly, the screening is still offered primarily by dermatologists, i.e. dermatologists. Of course, they also have the greatest expertise when it comes … Who can perform skin cancer screening? | Skin cancer screening
Self-screening at home As skin cancer screening is only paid for from the age of 35 and even then only every 2 years, it is recommended to supplement professional screening with self-screening at home. The procedure is similar to the professional screening at the doctor’s office. Since the entire body surface should be examined, it … Self-screening at home | Skin cancer screening
Typical abnormal findings Skin cancer screening serves to identify the three most common skin tumors. A distinction is made between so-called black skin cancer in the form of malignant melanoma and light skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma belong to this light skin cancer.All three differ in their course, prognosis and further … Typical abnormal findings | Skin cancer screening
Following the reactor accidents in Fukushima as a result of the earthquake and tsunami, there is uncertainty about the specific effects of the disaster in Japan. In an interview with Dr. Thomas Jung, radiation biologist, professor and director of the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (Department for Radiation Effects and Radiation Risk), we get to … Iodine Tablets for Radiation Exposure?
