Radiopaedia

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Radiopaedia is a rapidly growing open-edit educational radiology resource that has been primarily compiled by radiologists and radiology trainees from across the world. The website covers a wide range of topics related to radiology, including anatomy, pathology, radiology signs, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, physics, radiology techniques, and radiology equipment.

Overview[edit | edit source]

Radiopaedia was founded by Dr. Frank Gaillard, a neuroradiologist from Melbourne, Australia, in 2005. The website is designed to provide a free, comprehensive, and easily accessible radiology resource for medical professionals and students. It is a collaborative project that allows users to submit and edit content, with the aim of creating a comprehensive and up-to-date radiology reference.

Content[edit | edit source]

The content on Radiopaedia is divided into several categories, including:

  • Anatomy: This section provides detailed information about the structure of the human body, as seen through various imaging techniques.
  • Pathology: This section covers a wide range of diseases and conditions, with a focus on their radiological appearances.
  • Radiology Signs: This section includes a comprehensive list of named radiological signs, with descriptions and examples.
  • Interventional Radiology: This section provides information about the use of radiology in the treatment of diseases and conditions.
  • Nuclear Medicine: This section covers the use of radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
  • Physics: This section provides information about the physical principles underlying radiology.
  • Radiology Techniques: This section covers the various techniques used in radiology, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and X-ray.
  • Radiology Equipment: This section provides information about the equipment used in radiology.

Contributions[edit | edit source]

Radiopaedia is a collaborative project, and users are encouraged to contribute by submitting new articles, editing existing articles, and participating in discussions. All contributions are reviewed by a team of editors to ensure the accuracy and quality of the content.

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