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Dr Amit Chakraborty, Jan 2023 What is a CT scan and how does it work? A CT scan stands for ‘Computed Tomography’. It uses radiation to produce images, although the way it does so is very different to that of a conventional x-ray machine. Unlike an x-ray machine, the CT scanner looks like a giant [...]

Dr Amit Chakraborty, Jan 2023 What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition where the mineral content of the bone falls below a critical level. As a result, our bones become structurally unsound and may break under normal load. Whilst this disease is predominantly of the elderly, various metabolic conditions can predispose young individuals to this

Dr Amit Chakraborty, Jan 2023 Imaging for preventative health It can be a common misconception to think that you only need imaging when something is wrong with your health. However, regular imaging can play a key role in preventing certain conditions and allowing for early detection other conditions when the treatment can be most effective.

Dr Amit Chakraborty, Jan 2023 Do medical imaging centres only take medical images? After all, the name says it all, doesn't it? It is an imaging centre, therefore, all that it does is take images, read them, produce reports and that's all they do. This couldn't be further from the truth. A medical imaging centre

Dr Amit Chakraborty, Jan 2023 Are x-rays safe? X-ray is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Visible light, infrared, ultraviolet, gamma rays etc are some of the other components of the electromagnetic spectrum. X-ray beams are more energetic than light waves or ultraviolet rays. They can penetrate the human skin and flesh and are usually

Dr Amit Chakraborty, Sep 2021 What is platelet rich plasma? Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a specialised liquid that is extracted from the recipient’s own blood. It is rich in anti-inflammatory and healing nutrients. As the name suggests, it is called plasma, which is the liquid component of the patient’s own blood. How is platelet

Dr Amit Chakraborty, Oct 2021 Introduction: A palpable breast lump is one of the more common breast conditions that women present with at all ages of their lives. The imaging recommendations can vary, depending on individual presentation and clinical scenario. A few relevant considerations in the history and clinical examinations are as follows: Breast lump

Dr Amit Chakraborty, Aug 2021 Introduction: Shortness of breath or dyspnoea occurs when the cardiovascular and respiratory systems no longer meet the body’s oxygen requirements. Whilst this is largely multifactorial, the two primary causes are obviously the respiratory system and the cardiovascular system. Lack of haemoglobin may also be implicated with shortness of breath from

Dr Amit Chakraborty, Aug 2020 Introduction: Falls in the elderly remain as one of the most compelling challenges in the ageing Australian population. Every year, a large number of hospital admissions and emergency department presentations take place due to falls in the elderly. This causes significant burden to our already overstretched hospital healthcare system. As

Dr Amit Chakraborty, Feb 2020 Introduction: Sports and activity-related injuries are a common presentation, both in the emergency department as well as in a GP surgery. These injuries range from minor cuts, bruises, and sprains through to major compound fractures of long bones. The management is varied depending on the anatomy and the severity of