International Journal of Medical Imaging

Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015

  • Sonographic Evaluation of Hydronephrosis and Determination of the Main Causes among Adults

    Suzan Omer Abdelmaboud, Moawia Bushra Gameraddin, Tarig Ibrahim, Abdalrahim Alsayed

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: Jan. 15, 2015
    Accepted: Jan. 22, 2015
    Published: Feb. 02, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: hydronephrosis is one of the most common complication of renal obstructive diseases, if left untreated, it may cause severe complications which may lead to acute and chronic renal failure. Objectives: to assess and classify hydronephrosis and determine the causes using ultrasound. Materials and methods: It is a prospective study, the st... Show More
  • Anxiety Level Among Patients Undergoing Ultrasound Examination in Ghana

    William Kwadwo Antwi, Kofi Adesi Kyei, James Newlife Gawugah, Samuel Yaw Opoku, Esther Ihuoma Ogbuokiri

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 6-10
    Received: Jan. 29, 2015
    Accepted: Feb. 06, 2015
    Published: Feb. 13, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Anxiety is a feeling of tension associated with a sense of threat of danger when the source is unknown. Anxiety disorders are often associated with common age related medical and chronic conditions such asthma, thyroid disease, coronary artery disease, dementia and sensory loss. Most diagnostic medical imaging has been seen to be associ... Show More