Radiologists: Imaging Techniques & Disease Diagnosis

Radiologists work with x-rays, radiation, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound. They are medical doctors who specialize in using imaging techniques to diagnose and treat diseases. Radiologists use x-rays to create images of the body's bones and organs. They also use radiation to treat cancer and other diseases. Nuclear medicine is a type of imaging that uses radioactive materials to diagnose and treat diseases. Ultrasound is a type of imaging that uses sound waves to create images of the body's organs and tissues.