World Radiography Day 2022: Theme, Significance and History– The discovery of X-radiation, or X-rays, is celebrated annually on November 8 as World Radiography Day. This day in 1895 saw the completion of German scientist Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen’s discovery of X-radiation, or X-rays. He awarded the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for this accomplishment. This year, we will be celebrating the 11th International Day of Radiology on 11 November and this is observed by all the medical imaging professionals from across the world.
World Radiography Day 2022: Theme
“Radiographers in the Forefront of Patient Safety” is the theme of the 2022 International Day of Radiology. This theme aims to encourage all radiologists, radiographers, radiological technologists, and professionals to recognize and promote the essential role of radiology in the treatment of a patient.
World Radiography Day 2022: Significance
World Radiography Day celebrates the anniversary of the discovery of Xrays in 1895 and is used as a platform to raise public awareness of radiographic imaging and therapy. The discovery of X-ray has been one of the most important breakthroughs in science. It is able to help people identify several ailments and issues. This is especially important since x-rays are not an invasive procedure and are quite quick when compared to other diagnostic scans like MRI or CT scan. World Radiography Day marks the anniversary of his medical marvel. It also aims to help raise awareness about getting regular medical check-ups done without it giving you a scare. These medical check-ups can be easy, quick, and non-invasive as x-rays.
ISRRT also commemorates the day to recognize and acknowledge the knowledge, skills, and expertise of radiographers and radiologists around the globe. They aim to extend their gratitude for these medical professionals, who make efforts every day to support and care for their patients.
World Radiography Day: History
According to many sources, the first World Radiography Day was observed in 2007 by the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists on November 8. However, the European Society of Radiology (ESR), Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), and American College of Radiology (ACR) joined forces in 2012 to arrange the first significant commemoration of the day. The 11th anniversary of International Day of Radiology will be celebrated this year.
X-rays were discovered accidentally in the year 1895 by Professor Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen while he was working with a cathode-ray tube in his laboratory. He noticed a fluorescent glow of crystals on a table near his tube, which contained a bulb with negative and positive electrodes. When the air from the tube was evacuated, a high voltage was applied, and the tube produced a fluorescent glow. When the tube was covered with black paper and that material was placed a few feet away from the tube, it generated a green fluorescent light.
About the Radiology:
Radiology is the medical discipline that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases within the bodies of animals and humans. A variety of imaging techniques such as X-ray radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine including positron emission tomography (PET), fluoroscopy, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used to diagnose or treat diseases. Interventional radiology is the performance of usually minimally invasive medical procedures with the guidance of imaging technologies such as those mentioned above.
