Electromagnetic radiation applied in medicine
How has the use of Electromagnetic Radiation, as a physical concept, in medicine impacted
today's society?
Physics Monograph
Words: 3,340
, SUMMARY
This monograph is made with the objective of giving relevance to the radiation that is
constantly seen in the health area, radiation or electromagnetic waves are of great importance in
our society and take a great impact when giving a diagnosis, treatment or in themselves, to
represent what electromagnetic waves are, in addition to investigating how the use of radiation in
medicine has contributed significantly to improvements in today's society and how this radiation
is applied in the health area. If we remember all the inconveniences that arose when discovering
the benefits of radiation, we cannot help but remember Marie Curie, a remarkable physicist and
chemist, who despite having received high amounts of radiation after discovering the chemical
elements "polonium" and "radium" and the simple fact of being a woman for the time, did not
prevent her from being a fundamental source for the development of radiotherapy in medicine,
achieving a great impact on nuclear physics ( María, 2020 ). On the other hand, we have
Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, a physicist who discovered X-rays in 1895. This allowed great
advances in radiation and medical technology, giving way to images where the interior of the
human body could be visualized without the need for surgery. (Moënne, K., & Corral, G; 2023) .
To answer this question, we begin by defining radiation and its types, and analyzing the
different ways it is applied in medicine, such as radiography, computed tomography (CT), and
radiotherapy, among others.
According to research, radiation is an essential tool in modern medicine, highlighting its
importance in combating disease ( Redalyc. The Genesis of the Use of Radiation in Medicine , nd
). Its use has saved many lives and improved the quality of life of those treating it, also including
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,the risks involved in handling this type of radiation. To be able to carry out all of this, analyze
various sources and studies that illustrate how radiation has been the equivalent in current
medical technology.
Based on all the research, it is concluded that the way radiation impacted today's society
was such that its use increased over the years, creating a large network of new treatments,
diagnoses, and scientific research to continue developing this great improvement and being able
to innovate with this great medical technology tool.
Appendix A: shows the average dose from radiation use in the medical field that has been
increasing over time.
Appendix B: Typical effective radiation dose for diagnosis using X-rays.
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, Appendix C: Typical Effective Radiation Dose from Nuclear Medicine Examinations (NCRP
2019)
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How has the use of Electromagnetic Radiation, as a physical concept, in medicine impacted
today's society?
Physics Monograph
Words: 3,340
, SUMMARY
This monograph is made with the objective of giving relevance to the radiation that is
constantly seen in the health area, radiation or electromagnetic waves are of great importance in
our society and take a great impact when giving a diagnosis, treatment or in themselves, to
represent what electromagnetic waves are, in addition to investigating how the use of radiation in
medicine has contributed significantly to improvements in today's society and how this radiation
is applied in the health area. If we remember all the inconveniences that arose when discovering
the benefits of radiation, we cannot help but remember Marie Curie, a remarkable physicist and
chemist, who despite having received high amounts of radiation after discovering the chemical
elements "polonium" and "radium" and the simple fact of being a woman for the time, did not
prevent her from being a fundamental source for the development of radiotherapy in medicine,
achieving a great impact on nuclear physics ( María, 2020 ). On the other hand, we have
Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, a physicist who discovered X-rays in 1895. This allowed great
advances in radiation and medical technology, giving way to images where the interior of the
human body could be visualized without the need for surgery. (Moënne, K., & Corral, G; 2023) .
To answer this question, we begin by defining radiation and its types, and analyzing the
different ways it is applied in medicine, such as radiography, computed tomography (CT), and
radiotherapy, among others.
According to research, radiation is an essential tool in modern medicine, highlighting its
importance in combating disease ( Redalyc. The Genesis of the Use of Radiation in Medicine , nd
). Its use has saved many lives and improved the quality of life of those treating it, also including
1
,the risks involved in handling this type of radiation. To be able to carry out all of this, analyze
various sources and studies that illustrate how radiation has been the equivalent in current
medical technology.
Based on all the research, it is concluded that the way radiation impacted today's society
was such that its use increased over the years, creating a large network of new treatments,
diagnoses, and scientific research to continue developing this great improvement and being able
to innovate with this great medical technology tool.
Appendix A: shows the average dose from radiation use in the medical field that has been
increasing over time.
Appendix B: Typical effective radiation dose for diagnosis using X-rays.
2
, Appendix C: Typical Effective Radiation Dose from Nuclear Medicine Examinations (NCRP
2019)
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