Medical Physics
See how medical physics is impacting on our lives from treatment to diagnosis.
1. How CAT scans work
A walkthrough the basics of how a CAT scan works and a description what happens during a CAT scan.
2. Introduction to fMRI
An explanation of functional magnetic resonance imaging which measure brain activity
4. MRI - the magnetic miracle
In this game, submit a patient to an MRI scan and learn all about MRI in the process.
5. X-rays
All about x-rays: how they were discovered, how they're made, what x rays a're used for and more.
6. Digital Subtraction Angiography
A page describing this method of medical imaging which can provide three dimensional pictures of blood vessels.
7. Nanotechnology in Medicine
A page giving numerous example of the medical applications of nanotechnology, from drug delivery to imaging.
8. PET CT Scans
Read about how PET(positron emission tomography) and CT(computer tomography) scans are used in medicine
9. Inside story: Physics in Medicine
A series of games which allow you to explore the human body and treat disease using the latest medical technology.
10. How Nuclear Medicine Works
A brief description of how Nuclear Medicine works. The pages address broad areas of medical use of radiation: PET, MRI scanners, SPECT, cardiovascular and bone scanning, treatment, radiation therapy.
11. Endoscopy
A general overview of endoscopy more orientated to the medical side rather than the physics.
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