is assessed. It is achieved by comparing images (or data) of the treatment delivered with that planned.” (Royal College of Radiologists‚ 2008‚ p10). Greater contrast occurs between bone and soft tissue when using kilovoltage imaging such as OBI compared to megavoltage imaging such as EPI‚ for verification. As kV images are produced photoelectric absorption occurs‚ “the probability of the interaction…is approximately proportional to Z [atomic number] cubed.” (Cooke‚ 2009‚ p40). According to Cooke (2009)
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resolution of cross sectional CT imaging has increased detection of pancreatic cystic neoplasms‚ with a prevalence of 3% in the general population. While cystic neoplasms as a whole account for less than 10% of all pancreatic lesions‚ accurate identification
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theme to stimulate digital imaging and in 2002 launched the first mass-market product for digital film processing. By 2003 they controlled most photofinishing transaction in the United States with 15% unprofitable digital camera market. Digital imaging was a disruptive technology that was emerging in early 80’s and Kodak got blind sighted by its extreme focus on existing customers and their needs. They followed a customer focus strategy instead of taking digital imaging as a disruptive innovation
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Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys. The kidneys are two organs‚ each about the size of a fist‚ located in the upper part of a person’s abdomen‚ toward the back. The kidneys filter wastes and extra fluid from the blood to form urine. They also regulate amounts of certain vital substances in the body. When cysts form in the kidneys‚ they are filled with fluid. PKD cysts can profoundly enlarge the kidneys while replacing
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KODAK COMPANY 1994 CAMPAIGN CAMPAIGN NAME:- Project WINGS - Imaging Back In Focus SUBMITTED TO:- SUBMITTED BY:- Ms. Bhavneet Bhatti Nikshubha Sharma PGD in Advertising & PR SUBJECT: Paper - III Panjab University‚ Chandigarh. SUBMITTED ON:- 27th November‚ 2011 THE COMPANY Eastman Kodak Company (commonly known as Kodak) is a multinational imaging and photographic equipment‚ materials and services company
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Medical imaging has led to improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous medical conditions in children and adults. There are many types - or modalities - of medical imaging procedures‚ each of which uses different technologies and techniques. Computed tomography (CT)‚ fluoroscopy‚ and radiography ("conventional X-ray" including mammography) all use ionizing radiation to generate images of the body. Ionizing radiation is a form of radiation that has enough energy to potentially cause damage
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The Radiology department would like to expand from its current capacity to keep up with the rising demand of medical imaging in the area and to keep with the new technology that is changing medical imaging and medicine in general. The current radiology department has about six full time employees and three part time employees. The new expanded department will have about twelve fulltime employees and six part time employees. The radiology department is going to add a computerized tomography machine
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Interior‚ Elliott and Dan Haas used a thermal imaging device to scan the home of Danny Lee Kyllo of Florence‚ OR. The device was known specifically as an Agema Thermovision 210 imager‚ which detected various levels of radiating heat. The two agents had suspected Kyllo of growing marijuana in his portion of the triplex he lived in due to information they had received from neighbors. At 3:20 am the men took several minutes and used the thermal imaging device to determine that there were unusually high
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children every year‚ kids are more likely to receive X-rays than any other type of imaging exam. A new education campaign seeks to equip parents with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their kids and X-rays. Through a series of online teaching materials aimed at parents and medical professionals‚ Image Gently’s "Back to Basics" campaign promotes radiation protection through the use of kid-sized imaging and other measures. "There’s no doubt that X-rays improve and save lives every
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ultrasound system‚ the superb imaging and performance you’ve always wanted‚ but‚ until now‚ could only get on premium-class systems. Loaded with a host of must-have usability features‚ versatile capabilities and spectacular image quality‚ the HD15 redefines value by giving you the performance and efficiencies you need for more of your everyday exams and the diagnostic confidence for the most demanding clinical challenges‚ all in one system. Advanced Philips imaging technologies (Microfine EX‚ SonoCT
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