Advanced radiology technologies highlighted at ‘Radiology Live’ programme in Kalaburagi

The growing role of radiology and advanced imaging technologies in accurate and timely diagnosis was highlighted at a special academic programme, ‘From Probe to Practice – Radiology Live’, organised at the Basaveshwar Teaching and General Hospital in Kalaburagi on Sunday (September 27).

The programme was organised jointly by the Karnataka State Chapter of the Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA) and the Department of Radiology, Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, managed by the Hyderabad Karnataka Education Society.

Sudhir Kale, president of the Karnataka State IRIA, who was the chief speaker, explained the latest technologies being used in radiology, including advanced ultrasound, sonography, Doppler and imaging techniques.

He said modern radiology technologies play an important role at every stage of diagnosis, beginning with examination of the patient and acquisition of accurate images, followed by scientific analysis and interpretation to assist in arriving at a diagnosis.