Medical Imaging

Medical imaging, also known as radiology, is the field of medicine in which medical professionals recreate various images of parts of the body for diagnostic or treatment purposes. Medical imaging procedures include non-invasive tests that allow doctors to diagnose injuries and diseases without being intrusive.

Medical imaging is a central part of the improved outcomes of modern medicine. Different types of medical imaging procedures include:

• X-rays
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Ultrasounds
• Endoscopy
• Tactile imaging
• Computerized tomography (CT scan)