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X-Rays, are often used to determine the type and extent of a fracture as well as for detecting pathological changes in the lungs. With the use of radio-opaque contrast media, such as barium, they can also be used to visualize the structure of the stomach and intestines - this can help diagnose ulcers or certain types of colon cancer. | |||
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[http://imageinterpretation.co.uk/ The Norwich Image Interpretation Course]. This is a great free online course on x-ray interpretation by Heidi Gable DCR(R) PgCert from the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust. | |||
Revision as of 11:58, 16 April 2009
X-Rays, are often used to determine the type and extent of a fracture as well as for detecting pathological changes in the lungs. With the use of radio-opaque contrast media, such as barium, they can also be used to visualize the structure of the stomach and intestines - this can help diagnose ulcers or certain types of colon cancer.
Resources[edit | edit source]
The Norwich Image Interpretation Course. This is a great free online course on x-ray interpretation by Heidi Gable DCR(R) PgCert from the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust.