Woman Accidentally Swallows Coffee Spoon, Has It Removed From Jejunum With No Complications Oct 30, 2009
An urgent plain abdominal radiograph revealed a metallic foreign body in the lower mid-abdomen. Several times of attempt to remove the spoon were failed because the patient could not resist the nausea when the spoon was pulled to the cardia. (Science Daily)
Lower Body Posture Oct 27, 2009
Although, if a rare or progressing deformity exists then a radiograph analysis is performed. When evaluating the lower extremity a healthcare professional assess the relationship of the hip, knee and ankle from a frontal and posterior view. (Suite101.com)
Soldiers at Iraq site asked to get an exam Oct 14, 2009
Shinseki said veterans potentially exposed will receive an annual exam, including a chest radiograph every five years. The letters were released by Dorgan's office. (MSNBC -- International)
Farewell Kazzy Sep 30, 2009
Over a period of several weeks, Kazzy was given every available treatment the vets could muster including a radiograph, blood panels, CAT scan (requiring her to be moved, sedated, by a forklift) and strong antibiotics. Doctors were preparing her for extremely risky surgery due to an artery in the roof of her mouth, but she couldn't survive the trauma of her illness. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Back To Normal: Surgery Improves Outcomes For Spine Patients, Study Finds Jun 4, 2009
degenerative spondylolisthesis evident in radiograph imaging. symptoms which lasted for at least 12 weeks. (Science Daily)
Majority Of Ordering Physicians Lack Knowledge Of Radiation Exposure Risks From CT Apr 30, 2009
When physician knowledge regarding radiation was assessed, 63% underestimated the radiation dose of one abdominal-pelvic CT in chest radiograph equivalents. When asked if they believed a single abdominal-pelvic CT increases a patients risk of cancer nearly 80% responded affirmatively; however, 74% significantly underestimated the risk as published in literature. (Science Daily)
Radon Spa Therapy For Arthritis Apr 17, 2009
In comparison to a radiograph of the lumosacral spine that uses a dose of about 40 mSv or a computed tomography (CT) scan with a dose of 80 mSv, typical series of radon baths result in a cumulative exposure of 0. 8 mSv. (Suite101.com)
Magnets in Kids' Toys Pose Broad Dangers Feb 7, 2009
"One should consider requesting a plain radiograph of the abdomen if symptoms are not immediately attributable to an illness and/or the parent suspects the child may have swallowed magnets," Oestreich said. The study called for the public to be better educated on the dangers of children swallowing magnets. (MEDLINEplus)
