IPEM is producing a series of leaflets and posters, aimed at the interested public. These are entitled "The Science & The Scientists" aim to explain the science behind some commonly used medical treatments and introduce the scientists, engineers and technicians responsible for developing and delivering them. Topics currently covered are:
We hope to have more leaflets and posters on other areas available soon. To suggest another topic for the leaflets please contact Sean Edmunds sean@ipem.ac.uk
Assessing the body with physiological measurement
Physiological measurement is the science of transforming physiological information into meaningful data to contribute to diagnosis or treatment.
Download the leaflet Download the corresponding poster To request hard copies email office@ipem.ac.uk
Treating cancer with radiation
One of the best ways to treat cancer is to expose it to high-energy radiation (radiotherapy). This damages the cancer cells and stops the cancer growing.
Diagnosing disease with radioactivity
Nuclear medicine imaging uses radioactive materials to produce unique pictures of the body's inner workings.
Seeing inside the body with MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is one of the most powerful ways to look inside the human body.
Please contact office@ipem.ac.uk to request hard copies.
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