Department of Radiology
The Department of Radiology is one of the integrated departments in Najran University Hospital and has developed significantly in recent years to meet the increasing demand for various types of radiology, exemplified by the addition of a CT scanner to the department. The Radiology Department utilizes advanced technologies for diagnostic imaging procedures and provides its services around-the-clock to serve patients, visitors, and emergency cases.
And among the services offered by the Radiology Department in general specialties:

1- X-ray
is considered a rapid and painless test that produces images of the structures within the body, especially bones. When X-ray beams pass through the body, they are absorbed differently depending on the density of the materials they encounter. Dense materials, such as bone and metals, appear white in X-ray images. Air within the lungs appears black, while fat and muscle appear as gray shades.
X-ray technology is used to examine many parts of the body, including arthritis, osteoporosis, lung infections and inflammation, heart enlargement, and other conditions.

2-Ultrasound (ULTRA SOUND)
Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to produce diagnostic images without radiation, in ultrasound procedures? A small amount of gel is applied to the skin, then the probe sends harmless high-frequency sound waves into the body. Some tests may use different probes (with varying capabilities) during a single examination. This type of scan is used for several examinations including: diagnosing gallbladder diseases, examining the thyroid gland, detecting reproductive and prostate problems, and others
Most examinations take between 15 and 20 minutes depending on the type of examination.

3-Computed Tomography (CT):

Computed tomography is a technology that uses X-rays to produce digital three-dimensional images.
Computed tomography is used for chest, abdomen, pelvis imaging, head and neck imaging, brain imaging, peripheral nervous system imaging, skull imaging, hand and wrist imaging, shoulder imaging, foot and ankle imaging, knee joint imaging.
Most examinations take between 10 and 15 minutes.
Examinations without contrast agents do not require any specific preparation while contrast-enhanced examinations require a 4-hour fast, as well as kidney function tests.

4- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI):
Magnetic resonance imaging is an imaging technique that uses a magnetic field and computer-generated radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues within the body.
Most MRI scanners are in the form of large cylindrical magnets. When lying inside an MRI scanner, the magnetic field within the scanner works with radio waves and hydrogen atoms in the body to generate cross-sectional images.
It is necessary to ensure during MRI scans that there are no metals in the patient’s body as they pose a danger to their safety, in addition to the fact that their presence may distort the resulting MRI images.

5- Mammogram
A breast X-ray (mammogram) is an X-ray image of the breasts. It can be used either to detect a breast cancer diagnosis or for diagnostic purposes, such as verifying symptoms or unusual findings in another imaging test.
Breast X-rays (mammograms) play an important role in detecting breast cancer. They can identify breast cancer before it shows any signs or symptoms.