Ethereal fire: antecedents of radiology and radiotherapy
Aronowitz, Jesse N.
Aronowitz, Jesse N.
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2007-03-23
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OBJECTIVE: The objective is to explore the events that led to the implementation of X-radiation for medical purposes within months of its discovery. CONCLUSION: The century-long experience with electrotherapeutics and the concurrent adoption of ultraviolet light therapy, facilitated the swift inclusion of X-radiation into medical practice.
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AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2007 Apr;188(4):904-12. Link to article on publisher's site
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10.2214/AJR.06.0691
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17377022