Radiological Health
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This website contains the mission, vision and values of the Radiological Health Program of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), as well as technical papers and links relevant to resource information covering aspects of Diagnostic Imaging Services, Services Radiotherapy, Radiomedicine Technologies, Protection and Radiation Safety of the public, patients and staff, technical documents, optimal levels of radiation for patients, the incorporation of new technologies and the ascent in radiological medical procedures.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 16 September 2011 )
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Areas covered by Radiological Health
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This segment includes key aspects such as the Radiological Health are Services Diagnostic Imaging, Radiation Therapy Services, and Technologies in Radiomedicine, Radiological Protection and Safety; procedures to help improve patients health with chronic diseases and more frequent such as respiratory and trauma.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 21 September 2011 )
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Quality Assurance in Radiology Facility
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This section contains information on quality assurance aspects covering a QA program, testing and quality control protocols that are applied to ensure the proper performance of medical equipment and ensuring the correct radiological diagnosis for the patient.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 24 August 2010 )
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Optimal levels of radiation for patients
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Optimal levels of radiation to patients is a fundamental aspect of Radiological Health as it explains the importance of using correct and safe radiation for patients and advances in diagnostic techniques. Also featured in this segment, a series of documents on radiation protection developed by several agencies.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 24 August 2010 )
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Incorporation of technology in Radiomedicine
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This site shows the integration of technology in radiomedicina, the reasons for it inclusion in the area of Radiological Health and the studies conducted to ensure it proper implementation. In adittion, a series of documents and links are presented on the management and incorporation of technology in the areas of Radiology and Health.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 24 August 2010 )
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Rising trend worldwide
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This site explains the increase of radiological medical procedures worldwide, concern for its excessive implementation in developed countries and the existence of new technologies for high-dose X-rays. Additionally, it includes a series of documents on the effects of atomic radiation and exposure to ionizing radiation.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 24 August 2010 )
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Technical documents on Radiology
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Guides, magazines, books, presentations, courses, conferences and events on the incorporation of technology in the area of Radiology, as well as publications of the World Health Organization. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 04 October 2011 )
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Strategic Partnerships
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Below are the lists of strategic alliances in the clinical field as the CIR, the ISRRT, the ALATRO,the ALFIM, and ALATRA, and in the field of radiological protection and safety to the IRPA, among others. All these organizations, schools, agencies, and authorities serve as collaborating entities in the area of Radiological Health.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 09 September 2011 )
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History of the Radiological Health Program of the Pan American Health Organization: 1960–2006
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PAHO’s radiological health program has been in existence for nearly half a century. The program has focused on specific issues in keeping with the times, as well as on the priorities of PAHO’s Member States.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 28 March 2011 )
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