Day: January 13, 2024

What is radiotherapy? Radiotherapy, also known as radiation therapy, is an effective way to treat cancer. It uses focused radiation to kill or damage cancer cells so the cancer cannot grow or spread. Different forms of radiotherapy use different kinds of radiation including: x-rays — most often used electron beams gamma rays proton beams Radiotherapy is a localised cancer treatment. This means that it affects the part of your body being targeted. Radiotherapy may be given together with other treatments, such as surgery and chemotherapy. How does radiotherapy work? Radiotherapy uses radiation — rays of very powerful energy — to kill or damage

How do radiographers and radiologists differ? Many people are confused by the differences between a radiographer and a radiologist. Radiographers are allied health professionals who take x-rays and other medical images to assist doctors in diagnosing diseases and injuries. They are also known as medical imaging technologists. A radiographer does your scan. Radiographers complete a university bachelor’s degree in medical imaging, medical radiation science or technology which takes 3 or 4 years. Another option is a 2-year master’s degree. Students doing the 3-year bachelor’s degree also need to do a supervised practice program. Radiologists are specialist medical doctors trained to interpret x-rays and other medical imaging

What is a radiofrequency endometrial ablation? A radiofrequency endometrial ablation is an operation that uses radiofrequency energy to thin the lining (endometrium) of your uterus (womb). After the operation most women have a noticeable reduction in their periods and, for some women, periods stop altogether. What are the benefits of surgery? The most common reason for having an endometrial ablation is to relieve the symptoms of heavy periods (abnormal uterine bleeding). Radiofrequency energy through the mesh. Most women will have much less bleeding when they have their period. Pain is usually significantly reduced, although for some women mild cramping may still happen.

What is rabies? Rabies is an infection that affects your brain and central nervous system. It’s caused by a type of virus called a lyssavirus. You can get rabies from a bite or scratch from an infected animal. In very rare cases, rabies can also be contracted from an organ transplant. Rabies in humans is almost always fatal (causes death), but prompt treatment can stop the infection from developing. Australia is one of the few countries in the world that does not have rabies. However, Australian bats carry other viruses in the lyssavirus family including Australian bat lyssavirus, which is closely