25 February 2025
Future Healthcare Innovations
in Medical Treatment
Radiology & Radio Diagnosis
Radiology is a branch of medicine that uses radiant energy to help diagnose and treat diseases. It includes two broad areas: diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology. A physician who specializes in radiology is called a radiologist.
The outcome of an imaging study depends not only on the reason for the exam and the quality of its technical execution, but also on expert interpretation. Radiologists review images for relevant findings to help support an accurate diagnosis.
Diagnostic radiologists use a variety of imaging procedures to assess or diagnose a patient's condition. They act as expert consultants to referring physicians, help select appropriate exams, guide radiology technologists in performing quality studies, interpret and report images, and may recommend treatment or additional tests when appropriate.
Radiology Subspecialties
Through extensive clinical work and related research, diagnostic radiologists may specialize in areas such as:
- Breast imaging (mammograms)
- Cardiovascular radiology (heart and circulatory system)
- Chest radiology (heart and lungs)
- Emergency radiology
- Gastrointestinal radiology (stomach, intestines, and abdomen)
- Genitourinary radiology (reproductive and urinary systems)
- Head and neck radiology
- Musculoskeletal radiology (muscles and skeleton)
- Neuroradiology (brain and nervous system; head, neck, and spine)
- Pediatric radiology (imaging of children)
