Osteoarthritis FAQs - Signs & Symptoms

Osteoarthritis FAQs – Signs & Symptoms

What is the difference between arthritis and osteoarthritis? The primary difference between osteoarthritic joint inflammation to rheumatoid joint inflammation is the reason behind the joint symptoms. Osteoarthritis is brought on by mechanical damage to joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune ailment in which the body’s own immune system strikes the body’s joints. What foods should …

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Contrast Imaging FAQs

Contrast Dye FAQs – You Asked

What is contrast dye made of? Radiocontrast agents are substances used to enhance the visibility of internal structures in X-ray-based imaging techniques such as computed tomography (contrast CT), projectional radiography, and fluoroscopy. Radiocontrast agents are typically iodine, or more rarely barium-sulfate. What are the side effects of contrast dye after a CT scan? Abdominal cramping. …

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States That Do Not Require Licensure to Perform Xray Examinations

States That Do Not Require Licensure to Perform Xray Examinations

(This article is a work-in-progress. I am continuing to gather information to complete. Thank you to Chris Codding @ XrayCoach.com for assisting.) There are so many websites on the internet with conflicting information about radiology licensure that I decided to write an updated source. A common question I see is something like “What states can …

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