Invisible light : The Remarkable Story of Radiology /
Thomas, Adrian,
Invisible light : The Remarkable Story of Radiology / Adrian Thomas. - First edition. - 305 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
Introduction: The Discovery of X-rays -- Early Radiology Departments and Challenges -- Radiological Anatomy -- Early Dangers of X-rays -- Evolution of X-ray Tubes and Films -- Development of Contrast Media -- Advances in CT and MRI -- Interventional Radiology -- Women in Medical Imaging -- Transition to Digital Radiology -- Future of Medical Imaging.
This book presents a comprehensive history of radiological sciences, from Röntgen’s discovery of X-rays to the development of modern imaging technologies like CT and MRI. It covers technical advances, biographical insights into key figures including women pioneers, and discusses controversies and the transition from analog to digital imaging. Suitable for radiologists, historians of medicine, and interested readers.
9780367344269
Radiology--History.
Medical imaging--History.
X-rays--History.
616.0753 / T.A.I
Invisible light : The Remarkable Story of Radiology / Adrian Thomas. - First edition. - 305 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
Introduction: The Discovery of X-rays -- Early Radiology Departments and Challenges -- Radiological Anatomy -- Early Dangers of X-rays -- Evolution of X-ray Tubes and Films -- Development of Contrast Media -- Advances in CT and MRI -- Interventional Radiology -- Women in Medical Imaging -- Transition to Digital Radiology -- Future of Medical Imaging.
This book presents a comprehensive history of radiological sciences, from Röntgen’s discovery of X-rays to the development of modern imaging technologies like CT and MRI. It covers technical advances, biographical insights into key figures including women pioneers, and discusses controversies and the transition from analog to digital imaging. Suitable for radiologists, historians of medicine, and interested readers.
9780367344269
Radiology--History.
Medical imaging--History.
X-rays--History.
616.0753 / T.A.I