A+Full+Body+scanner+for+radiation

=__Isotope and Radioactivity__= = = =Name of radioactive isotope/electromagnetic radiation/scientist:= = = = = =Explanation of interesting facts: (how used/works.experiments/discoveries)=
 * 1) The body scan that is performed in less then a matter of minutes, screens for the presence of heart disease, certain cancers, as well as other abnormalities.
 * 2) The purpose of a full body scan is to identify abnormalities and diseases at an early stage, before it becomes out of control.
 * 3) Early detection of certain diseases can substantially increase the chances of recovery. It is important to know that the body scan is a tool, which may ultimately increase your chances of recovery through early detection.
 * 4) a full body scan is a simple and painless procedure. An individual lies on the scanner table and within minutes multiple images are taken of the torso.
 * 5) CT scan should never be done in a pregnant female because of the exposure of radiation is a risk to the fetus it is also not able to be used on overweght people because they might not fit in the machine and it can not be used on diabetics because it can cause complications with their kidney's.

=3 Advantages of using the radioactive isotope/radiation/benefits of discovery=

1.CT scan is a painless, non-invasive procedure with good sensitivity to detect pathology of the abdomen 2.CT scan is much cheaper than an MRI an equally as fast 3.CT scan is far superior to an MRI when evaluating masses located in the abdomen 4.When pain is caused by infection and inflammation, the speed, ease and accuracy of a CT examination can reduce the risk of serious complications caused by a ruptured appendix and subsequent spread of infection 5.The newer generation of CT scans is excellent for identifying aortic aneurysms which is good because aneurysms can easily pop at anytime and kill you. =Is the radioactive isotope/radiation/discovery still used today? Explain= Yes full body scanners for radiation are still used a lot today they provide excellent photos of large bowel diseases, cancers, diagnosis of small bowel disease, appendicitis, liver, cysts, cancers, infection, inflammation, pancreas, infection, tumors, kidney, infection, cysts, abdominal aortic aneurysms, trauma to abdomen and pelvis, cancers, spleen- infection, masses, causes of bleeding in abdomen and pelvis, CT guided biopsies, Identify enlarged lymph nodes, often the preferred method for diagnosing many lung cancers, diagnoses of spinal problems and injuries to the hands, feet and other skeletal structures, detection, diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases that can lead to stroke, kidney failure or even death, Physicians often use the CT examination to guide biopsies and other minimally invasive procedures, plan and prepare for surgery. Even though the CT scan has many complications it is still a good way to find information that we are not visibly able to see without it.

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