The discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1895 sparked tremendous interest, and people worldwide, mainly physicists, teachers, pharmacists, electricians, photographers, and physicians, started using X-rays to take radiographs of human body parts, particularly the hands.
X-rays were also used for therapy. Initially, they were used to treat skin lesions, and over time, techniques were developed to treat more profound abnormalities. Radium was also utilized for these purposes from 1904 onwards.
This book will explore the evolution of radiology as a recognized medical specialty. We will delve into the early radiologists who initially lacked sufficient radiology skills and examine how proper training in radiology was eventually established. Additionally, we will focus on non-medical individuals who carried out radiological work, as well as the general and historical circumstances that influenced the development of the medical specialty of radiology.
Scientific work with extensive footnotes and bibliography.
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