Analog Radiography Benefits
Analog radiography is a method of procuring images of the human body for medical purposes. This method uses a computer to read digitized, projected X-rays of the human body or other targeted objects that are presented on an X-ray film. Although the core idea is the same, that of obtaining X-rays from the human body, the essential difference between analog and film technology is that while film technology uses dark areas that disperse the image, analog technology orders the same in rows and columns, making the images readable in quantum numbers, referred to as pixels.
Increased Clarity
The biggest advantage analog technology offers is increased clarity in the image. The distortions are far fewer than in the older film technology, and the focus is sharper. Analog images also provide vastly improved spatial resolution, so the images enable deeper understanding of impacted diseases and organisms.
Flexibility
Flexibility is another important advantage analog radiography offers. With film imaging, the images cannot be changed once they are processed because they depend on external factors such as brightness in the lab and the way the images develop. However, with analog technology, parameters such as contrast and brightness can be manipulated, because it uses measurable pixel values, which can be altered to enable a better understanding of the image. Advanced software applications make this possible.
Cost Savings
An analog radiograph device has a high initial cost, but the cost can be more than offset in the long run due to savings on input and operating costs. With analog radiography, recurring expenses such as films, chemicals needed for processing films and labor for processing are eliminated.
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