The primary causes of tonsillitis are viral or bacterial infections. Viruses like the Epstein-Barr virus and Adenovirus are often responsible for viral tonsillitis, while Streptococcus pyogenes, commonly known as Group A Streptococcus, is the most common bacterium causing bacterial tonsillitis, commonly referred to as strep throat.

The hallmark symptoms of tonsillitis include a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and swollen tonsils. Patients may also experience other symptoms such as fever, headache, and a scratchy or muffled voice. In some cases, there may be white or yellow patches on the tonsils or in the throat.

Diagnosing tonsillitis usually involves a physical examination by a healthcare provider and, in some cases, a throat swab to determine the specific cause, especially if streptococcal infection is suspected.

Treatment for tonsillitis varies depending on its cause. If the condition is viral, it typically resolves on its own with rest, fluids, and over-the-counter pain relievers to manage discomfort. However, if the cause is bacterial, antibiotics, such as penicillin, may be prescribed to eliminate the infection and reduce the risk of complications.

In recurrent or severe cases of tonsillitis, where the tonsils become chronically infected or enlarged, a healthcare provider may recommend a tonsillectomy, which is the surgical removal of the tonsils. This procedure is more commonly performed in children but can be necessary in adults as well.

In conclusion, tonsillitis is a common throat condition caused by viral or bacterial infections. It presents with symptoms like sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever. Treatment depends on the underlying cause, with viral cases typically resolving on their own and bacterial cases requiring antibiotics. In some instances, surgical removal of the tonsils may be recommended for recurrent or severe cases.

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Business hotels are growing. They provide multiple ideal amenities for business travelers. They are all those products or services that add warmth to the welcome of the guest. Surely you know them and even collect them, since they are all small utensils that we put at your disposal to facilitate your stay and make it more comfortable.

The products are varied and sometimes you find them distributed inside the room and more commonly, resting on the bed. They are products that you can take from home, but that we put at your disposal so you don’t have to worry about those little details.

There are even amenities of a higher category, where customers enjoy greater comforts than in the normal version.

These can be found in Premium rooms, superior rooms or suites, as in the rooms of Catalonia Hotels & Resorts, where a good glass of champagne is not lacking. In general, cheap hotel amenities are usually simpler and scarcer than those of a luxury hotel, but they are not always closely linked to their category.

The hotel’s amenities are classified depending on the types of hotel and room categories. Also, the best hotel amenities depend on the customer needs.

In a hotel it is common to find amenities in the bedroom and outside the room.

Hotel room amenities

The quality of the room amenities can make-break the customer experience. Here, you can find a list of common hotel amenities.

Bedroom amenities:

• Kitchen facilities like: fridge, coffee maker and microwave.
• TV with cable.
• Hair Dryer.
• Essential kit, like: soap, shampoo, body milk and conditioner.
• Towels

Outside the bedroom:

• Dining options
• Recreational activities
• Swimming pool
• Parking

Hotel’s Amenities by travellers type

The best amenities depend on the type of traveller visiting the hotel. So, you can find many hotels oriented to a specific traveller. For that, the hotel’s amenities are determined by hotels type and traveller.

For business travellers

Business hotels are growing. These provide multiple ideal amenities for business travelers as perNormally, business hotel amenities examples are: Free Wi-Fi, connectors for laptops and electronic devices, desks in the rooms, ironing kit and laundry service (additional charge) in some cases. They offer comfortable spaces to have a snack while you have a business conference, comfy lounge for business meetings, the best coffee shop in town, and more.

For vacations travellers

When you think about your perfect vacation, you imagine yourself being spoiled without thinking about anything and just relaxing.

Therefore, the amenities play an important role for a perfect holiday. In these times, a coffee maker, a refrigerator, restaurants for dinner and spa are not enough. 

Also, for family travellers you can enjoy family amenities to improve your vacation such as: family room with family bathroom, baby cribs, kids stay for free until 6 years, babysitters service (extra cost), kids club with activities and supervision all day, car not motorized for kids (extra cost) and more.

And don’t forget the hotel food amenities oriented to all families such as: kids menu and kids buffet, smart healthy snacks, cakes and cupcakes for birthdays and amazing amenities (extra cost) with share in family.

For couple travellers

How many times have you thought about going on vacation with your partner and enjoying quality time together? At that moment the amenities for your romantic escape to paradise play an important role. Hundreds of hotels do not offer amenities suitable for couples, some just provide bathrobes, room service and welcome details.

Just look a little more, you can find hotels with rooms and amenities designed for couples, these rooms give that ideal touch to your vacation offering you high-end amenities and such as:

• Romantic discovery in the room.
• Continental breakfast in the room.
• Romantic dinner on the beach.
• Couples massage.

These amenities for couples really complement an unforgettable vacation. Now you just have to find the hotel that suits each of your needs

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In hydrocephalus, the build-up of CSF can raise pressure inside the skull, which squashes surrounding the brain tissue.

In some cases, this can cause the head to steadily grow in size, convulsions, and brain damage. Hydrocephalus can be fatal if left untreated.

Other symptoms include headache, vomiting, blurred vision, cognitive problems and walking difficulties.

The brain produces about 1 pint of CSF each day, and old CSF is absorbed into the blood vessels. If the process of producing and removing CSF is disturbed, CSF can accumulate, causing hydrocephalus. Read More

Symptoms

Symptoms of congenital hydrocephalus 

• breathing difficulties
• arm and leg muscles may be stiff and prone to contractions
• some developmental stages may be delayed, such as sitting up or crawling
• the fontanelle, the soft spot on the top of the head, is tense and bulges outward
• irritability, drowsiness or both
• unwillingness to bend or move the neck or head
• poor feeding
• the head seems larger than it should be
• the scalp is thin and shiny and there may be visible veins on the scalp
• pupils of the eyes may be close to the bottom of the eyelid, sometimes known as “the setting sun”
• there may be a high-pitched cry
• possible seizures

Causes

• Too much CSF is produced.

• One of the ventricles in the brain is blocked or narrowed, stopping or restricting the flow of CSF, so that it cannot leave the brain.
• CSF cannot filter into the bloodstream.

Treatment

Hydrocephalus requires urgent treatment to reduce the pressure on the brain; otherwise, there is a serious risk of damage to the brainstem, which regulates functions such as our breathing and heartbeat.

A shunt is the surgical insertion of a drainage system. A catheter (a thin tube with a valve) is placed in the brain to drain away excess fluid from the brain into another part of the body, such as the abdomen, the chest cavity, or a chamber of the heart. Usually, this is all that is needed, and no further treatment is required.

Patients with hydrocephalus will usually need to have a shunt system in place for the rest of their lives. If the shunt is placed in a child, additional surgeries may be needed to insert longer tubing as they grow.

Ventriculostomy – the surgeon makes a hole in the bottom of a ventricle so that the excess fluid flows towards the base of the brain. Normal absorption occurs at the base of the brain. This procedure is sometimes performed when the flow of fluids between ventricles is obstructed. Read More

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Hungarian-born Hans Selye (1907-1982) stumbled upon the idea of the General Adaptation Syndrome (G.A.S.). The G.A.S., alternately known as the stress.

         There are two main types of stress:

1. Acute stress- This is short-term stress that goes away quickly. Examples of acute stressors include having a job interview or Booking a flight ticket in emergency.
2. Chronic stress- This is stress that lasts for a longer period. Examples of chronic stressors include:

• Disease and disorders, like chronic pain.
• Abuse of any kind, including mental and emotional.
• The loss of a job loved one as a result of death, or a spouse due to divorce, etc.

Affected areas of the body-

Brain, nerves, muscles, joints, heart, stomach, pancreas, intestine and reproductive system, etc.

 Causes-

• Common internal causes of stress include:

• Pessimism
• Inability to accept uncertainty
• Rigid thinking, lack of flexibility
• Negative self-talk
• Unrealistic expectations / perfectionism
• All-or-nothing attitude

• Common external causes of stress include:

• Major life changes
• Work or school
• Relationship difficulties
• Financial problems
• Being too busy
• Children and family etc.

Sign and Symptoms-

• Cognitive symptoms:

• Memory problems
• Inability to concentrate
• Poor judgment
• Seeing only the negative
• Anxious or racing thoughts
• Constant worrying

• Emotional symptoms:

• Depression or general unhappiness
• Anxiety and agitation
• Moodiness, irritability, or anger
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Loneliness and isolation
• Other mental or emotional health problems

• Physical symptoms:

• Aches and pains
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Nausea, dizziness
• Chest pain, rapid heart rate
• Loss of sex drive
• Frequent colds or flu

• Behavioral symptoms:

• Eating more or less
• Sleeping too much or too little
• Withdrawing from others
• Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities
• Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax
• Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing), etc.

Prevention 

(A B C Strategy)

A= Awareness

B= Balance

C= Control

Treatment

(Stress Management Technique)

• Change your thinking
• Change your behavior
• Change your lifestyle
• Conventional Medicine
• Counseling & Psychotherapy
• Relaxation
• Meditation
• Massage
• Yoga
• Acupuncture
• Aromatherapy
• Floatation
• Hebraism
• Biofeedback
• Homeopathy
• Hypo therapy
• Osteopathy
• Religious Therapy
• Reflexology

Major Life Events

• Death of a loved one
• Divorce/ Separation
• Injury/ Illness (Self/ Family)
• Marriage/ Engagement
• Loss of job
• Retirement
• Pregnancy
• Sexual Problems
• Change in financial status, job/work&responsibilities
• Moving House
• Holidays
• Festivals etc.

According to a survey of 2018 conducted by Cigna TTK Health Insurance in India, stress levels seem to be high as compared to other countries (developed and emerging).

About 89% of the population in India says they are suffering from stress as compared to the global average of 86%. 

Nearly 75% of respondents here do not feel comfortable talking to a medical professional about their stress and cite cost as one of the barriers. 

Ahead of World Mental Health Day 2021, LinkedIn which had become the world’s largest online professional network launched a special ‘mental health’ edition of the Workforce Confidence Index to address the prevalence of work stress in India and how professionals expect greater flexibility to keep their mental health in check.

Based on the survey responses of 3,881 professionals from July 31 to September 24, findings reveal that more than half of India’s (55%) employed professionals are feeling stressed at work as well-being measures become a luxury for many.

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A substance which when introduced into the body will increase the radiographic contrast in an area where it was absent or low before.

Contrast procedures have been developed to increase the native contrast of organs in order to separate them from surrounding tissues. There are many situations where they can be a useful supplement to the information gained from routine radiographic examination. They can provide information on the size, shape and position of structures. They might help outline the internal structure of an organ, including its mucosal pattern and sometimes help assess its function.

What is an ideal contrast media?

An ideal contrast is which is Easy to administer, High water solubility, No toxicity, Stable Compound, Concentrate in area of interest, Should have rapid elimination and Cost effective.

What are the modes of administration?

Radiological contrast can be administer through Orally, Rectally, Intravenously – (injection/ infusion), mechanically – Filling of a body cavity or potential space and Intra-muscularly.

What are the uses Of Contrast Media?

They are used for many radiological procedures like Arteriography, Angiography (DSA) – Cardiology, Venography (replaced by ultrasound Doppler), IVU, Fluoroscopy – Alimentary tract, HSG, sialography, CT, MRI, Ultrasound – Liver, kidney, Myelography (replaced by MRI) andArthrography – Knee joints.

Classification of Contrast Media: –

X-Ray & CT Contrast are classified toPositive CMand Negative CM.

Positive contrast agents have a high atomic number, either barium sulphate or iodine and appear more radiopaque than the surrounding tissue and appears white on radiographic film. Barium sulphate used for digestive system abnormalities and Iodinated contrast medium used for all the parts like angiography, myelography, HSG etc of body as it is watery soluble contrast media and easily excreted from the body.

Negative contrast agents are gases of low density like air which appear radiolucent. Low atomic number material and appears black on film. Examples are Carbon dioxide, Oxygen and Air.

There are a few conditions like the integrity of gut wall compromised or GI Perforation, previous allergic reactions to barium, and suspected fistula between esophagus and lung in which the barium sulfate should not use for diagnostic purposes.

For iodinated contrast media, contraindications are History of Allergies, Pregnancy, Renal Failure, Asthma, Diabetes, and Cardiac Diseases. The contrast should avoid for such conditions because it can be dangerous to the patient’s health and life.

Adverse reactions of iodinated contrast media: – 

In clinical medicine, every technical procedure and every drug is given to a patient by whatever route (oral, rectal, IV, IA, intrathecal) may cause adverse drug reactions (ADRs), which are sometimes fatal. It is inevitable that even when administered appropriately, RCM will very occasionally result in a severe or even fatal ADR, sometimes leading to litigation.

It has become increasingly difficult to defend inappropriate indications, inadequate resuscitation facilities, and inappropriate experience, especially in small imaging departments, in either private or public hospitals. Adverse reactions to RCM may be divided into:

1. Idiosyncratic anaphylactic reactions

2. Non-idiosyncratic reactions and 

3. Combined reactions. These reactions can be minor, moderate and severe and their effects to the patients.

Treatment for adverse reactions: –

If the patient is having minor effects then there is no need for treatment only attention and relaxing to the patient is required, if the patient is having moderate reaction then there is no need to hospitalize the patient but required treatment immediately and if patient is having severe reaction the patient should shift to the hospital immediately for appropriate treatment.

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The fungus is often found growing on dead leaves, stored grain and compost piles or in other decaying vegetation. 

There are several forms of Aspergillosis:

1. Allergic pulmonary Aspergillosis

Allergic pulmonary Aspergillosisis an allergic reaction to the fungus. This infection usually develops in people who already have lung problems such as asthma or cystic fibrosis.

2. Aspergilloma

Aspergillomais a growth (fungus ball) that develops in an area of past lung disease or lung scarring such as tuberculosis or lung abscess.

3. Invasive pulmonary Aspergillosis

Invasive pulmonary Aspergillosisis a serious infection with pneumonia. It can spread to other parts of the body. This infection occurs most often in people with a weakened immune system. 

This can be from cancer, AIDS, leukaemia, organ transplant, chemotherapy drugs that lower the number, function of white blood cells or weaken the immune system.

SYMPTOMS:-

Symptoms depend on the type of infection.Symptoms of allergic pulmonary Aspergillosis may include:

• Cough
• Coughing up blood or brownish mucus plugs
• Fever
• General ill feeling (malaise)
• Wheezing

• Weight loss

Other symptoms depend on the part of the body affected, and may include:

• Bone pain
• Chest pain
• Chills
• Decreased urine output
• Headaches
• Increased phlegm production, which may be bloody
• Shortness of breath
• Skin sores (lesions)
• Vision problems

DIAGNOSIS

Tests to diagnose Aspergillus infection include:

• Aspergillus antibody test

• Chest x-ray

• Complete blood count

• CT scan

• Galactomannan (a molecule from the fungus that is sometimes found in the blood)
• Immunoglobulin E (IgE) blood level
• Lung function tests
• Sputum stain and culture for Aspergillus

• Tissue biopsy

Treatment

A fungus ball is usually not treated with antifungal medicines unless there is bleeding into the lung tissue. In such a case, surgery and medicines are needed. Invasive Aspergillosis is treated with several weeks of an antifungal medicine. 

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Biryani is one of the most popular dishes in several countries and biryani lovers often go to any extent to experience certain special preparations of the saffron-flavored rice dish.

Would you try a biryani platter worth over Rs21,000? Well, now you can. An Indian restaurant in Dubai is serving pure gold in one of their special platters – quite literally – having recently introduced a delicious Biryani platter worth AED1000. Known for its exquisite cuisine, Bombay Borough has termed it their dish of the season.

The biryani can be pre-booked as ordering on spot may take up to 45 minutes for them to prepare. The platter serves three kilograms of rice with several options for gravies, vegetables, and meats, all adorned in 23 karat gold. The eatery shared a picture of the scrumptious platter and wrote, “The dish of the season has arrived! Introducing the Royal Gold Biryani, Dubai’s most expensive Biryani.”

“This heavenly plate consists of Gold Leaf kababs – The Kashmiri lamb seekh kababs, old Delhi lamb chops, Rajput chicken kababs, Mughlai koftas, and malai chicken roast served on a bed of saffron-infused biryani, complimented by a wide selection of our exquisite sauces, curries, and raitas. The platter also consists of caramelized vegetables and other delicacies and can feed an entire family or even more, depending on your appetite. And in the end, the delectable dish is wrapped in gold leaf before being served.

It is the exuberant journey to experience Royalty. This meal is served in a gold thaal and the Gold Biryani is garnished with 23 karats edible gold.”

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Anemia results from a lack of red blood cells or dysfunctional red blood cells in the body. This leads to reduced oxygen flow to the organs.

Symptoms may include fatigue, skin pallor and shortness of breath, light-headedness, dizziness or a fast heartbeat.

The severity of anemia depends on the level of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein present in red blood cells that transport oxygen from the lungs to the other parts of the body. Hemoglobin formation requires iron, so most of the people who have anemia have a shortage of iron.

There are various types of anemia with their causes and treatments. Anemia can be mild to severe as per the level of hemoglobin. 

The diagnosis of anemia in men is based on a hemoglobin of less than 13 to 14 g/dL in women12 to 13 g/dL Further testing is then required to determine the cause. Read More

Types of Anaemia: Anaemias are divided into three groups:

1. Anaemia caused by blood loss.
2. Anaemia caused by decreased red blood cells
3. Defected red blood cell production.

They include:

• Iron deficiency anaemia.
• Thalassaemia.
• Aplastic anaemia.
• Haemolytic anaemia.
• Sickle cell anaemia.
• Pernicious anaemia.

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Iron deficiency Anaemia

Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin, the protein in RBCs that carries oxygen. The main way you get iron is from food. At certain times—such as during pregnancy,  blood loss—your body may need to make more RBCs than usual. Thus, your body needs more iron than usual. Iron-deficiency anemia occurs if your body can’t keep up with its need for iron.  

Treatment: Iron supplements and dietary changes (eating food rich in iron and vitamin C, which increases iron absorption from food). 

Thalassemia:

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder characterized by less oxygen-carrying hemoglobin and fewer red blood cells in the body than normal.

Symptoms: include fatigue, weakness, paleness, and slow growth.

Thalassemia is caused by mutations in the DNA of cells that make hemoglobin in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body. 

Thalassemia is inherited, meaning that at least one of your parents must be a carrier of the disorder. It is caused by either a genetic mutation or a deletion of certain key gene fragments.

Thalassemia minor is a less serious form of the disorder. There are two main forms of thalassemia that are more serious. 

In alpha thalassemia, at least one of the alpha-globin genes has a mutation or abnormality.

 In beta-thalassemia, the beta-globin genes are affected.

Each of these forms of thalassemia has different subtypes. The exact form you have will affect the severity of your symptoms and your outlook. Read More

The symptoms of thalassemia can vary. Some of the most common ones include:

• Bone deformities, especially in the face
• Dark urine
• Delayed growth and development
• Excessive tiredness and fatigue
• Yellow or pale skin

The treatment for thalassemia depends on the type and severity of the disease involved. Some of the treatments include:

• Blood transfusions
• Bone marrow transplant

Pernicious Anaemia: Vit. B12 and folate (another B vitamin) are needed to make healthy RBCs. Your body absorbs these vitamins from foods. Pernicious anemia occurs if your body can’t make enough RBCs because it can’t absorb enough vitamin B12 from food. 

Treatment: Vitamin B12 supplements and dietary changes (eating foods rich in vitamin B12, such meat; fish; eggs; dairy products; and breads, cereals, and other foods fortified with vitamin B12)

Aplastic Anaemia

The term “anemia” usually refers to a condition in which your blood has a lower than normal number of RBCs. However, some types of anemia, such as aplastic anemia, cause lower than normal numbers of other blood cells, too. Aplastic anemia can occur if your bone marrow is damaged and can’t make enough RBCs, WBCs, and platelets. 

The causes of aplastic anemia can be acquired or inherited. Groups at risk People undergoing radiation or chemotherapy, exposed to toxins, or taking certain medicines.

Treatment:

 Depends on the cause of the anemia. Treatments may include blood transfusions, medicines, blood and marrow stem cell transplants, and lifestyle changes. 

Haemolytic Anaemia:

 Normally, RBCs have a lifespan of about 120 days. Your body constantly makes new RBCs to replace ones that die. Sometimes, RBCs are destroyed before their normal lifespan is up. Hemolytic anemia occurs if your body can’t make enough RBCs to replace those destroyed. Acquired hemolytic anemia occurs if your body gets a signal to destroy RBCs even though they are normal. Inherited hemolytic anemia is related to problems with the genes that control RBCs. 

Treatment: Depends on the cause of the anemia. Treatments may include blood transfusions, medicines, surgery and lifestyle changes.

Sickle Cell Anaemia:

Sickle cell anemia, an inherited group of disorders, red blood cells contort into a sickle shape. The cells die early, leaving a shortage of healthy red blood cells (sickle cell anemia) and can block blood flow causing pain (sickle cell crisis). Read More

Infections, pain, and fatigue are symptoms of sickle cell disease.

Anemia symptoms associated with adult sickle cell disease

• Fatigue (feeling weak and unusually tired)
• Dizziness.
• Headaches.
• Cold hands and feet.
• Jaundice (yellow tinted skin or whites of eyes)
• Unusually pale skin and mucous membranes

Treatment: Stem cell or bone marrow transplants are the only cure for sickle cell disease. Read More

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But things got a lot harder last year, didn’t they? Suddenly there as an unprecedented situation with COVID-19 that put you front and center. To make matters worse, it was an election year in a very divided country. While you continued to try to remain above the fray, politicians, pundits, and even the common person on Facebook had a very strong opinion about how you were operating, what you were saying, and how you were (or weren’t) leading.  Read More

I know it was a difficult circumstance. People don’t realize that science is a process, and we were all faced with a threat about which we knew very little. Do we wear masks? Do we socially distance? Do we close schools? What treatments are effective, what treatments are ineffective, and what treatments are unclear and need further study. I realize science works that way, with recommendations changing and often contradicting each other (it’s been that way ever since I became a doctor). But for most people this past year was their first glimpse into the often unclear nature of the scientific process. We go from a point of not knowing and accumulate data to come up with best answers. But many times those best answers are met with new data that contradicts and causes those best answers to need changing. It’s confusing to people when the CDC changed what they recommend, but it’s science.  Read More

You did your best. The politicians and pundits (not to mention the attention-seeking “experts” on YouTube and Facebook) are largely to blame for the confusion, and certainly they didn’t accept science for what it is. They wanted the “right” answers now! That’s not how it works, and I realize that.

So I approach this with great caution. I want you to know how much I like and respect you, and feel like you’ve done a pretty good job, considering just how horrible the political stuff has been around you.

But I think you are getting the vaccine all wrong.

No, I’m not saying we shouldn’t give it. I think the development of the vaccine so rapidly is actually one of the greatest public health accomplishments ever…of all time. Especially with the incredible efficacy of the available vaccines. You surpassed our wildest dreams in that.

But people are still scared of the vaccine, and some are resisting it for “political” reasons. One survey said that 1/3 of Republicans were not going to get the vaccine. We need them to get it. We need to change their mind. While your recent loosening of mask requirements for vaccinated adults was a step in the right direction, I think you are being too cautious. You are considering the risk of vaccinated adults still spreading the virus and not considering the risk of all those people who are too scared (or politically deluded) to get the vaccine. You need to be more bold. You need to up the ante. You need to do what’s best for the health of everyone, which is clearly to get them all vaccinated. Read More

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Basically Digital radiography is an advanced form of x-ray examination which uses a computer to form the images. This technique uses x-ray sensitive detectors to capture data during examination, which is immediately transferred to a computer without the use of an intermediate cassette. The incident x-ray radiation is converted into an equivalent electric charge and then to a digital image through a detector sensor. Read More

Digital radiography is advantageous than a conventional x-ray technique because the images can be edited, transferred, stored or manipulated etc.

Using digital radiography the image can be zoom or magnified. Any tilt of the image can be corrected. The contrast and brightness of the image can be corrected accordingly. Name of the patient and examination can be corrected even after the exposure, which was not possible in conventional examination.  If the image has been taken with different orientations than it can be corrected easily. Using digital radiography the parts can be highlighted according to the requirement.  Read More

Now a day’s digital radiography is the technique which is in use throughout the world. This technique has reduced the workload of radiology department and time duration for the examination as well. This technique has replaced the darkroom completely. Radiologic technologist has no more hectic work load of examination because the use of computer makes it so easy to work with. This technique has also decreases the dose of patient and workers.

Digital radiography is of 2 types-

CR System: –Computed radiography was the first digital technique introduced in radiology department which uses the x-ray recording panels on cassettes instead of radiographic film. The cassette is placed in a reader to convert the recorded information of the patient into a digital image and then the image is displayed on monitor and stored in computer as well.

DR System: –Direct radiography or digital radiography is the latest advancement in radiology department in which the use of any kind of cassette has been completely replaced by x-ray sensitive detectors. The detectors capture the radiation and convert those information directly into an electronic signal with the help of CCD (Charged coupling device) and then transfer the information to computer. The image is directly shown on monitor of computer and stored in storage also.

Applications of Digital Radiography:-Digital radiography has been used in diagnostic radiography, dental radiography, security machines etc. Read More

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