Development of radiology in Iran.
Historically, stratification in medical profession has followed certain patterns pertinent to the nature of the work and the organ of interest. Evolution of radiology was, however, different insofar as it followed an accidental discovery toward the end of the 19th century. The physical properties of the discovered rays were to set the initial direction for future expansion of the discipline.
Vessal
Karim
K
Academy of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. K_vessal@hotmail.com
Rad
Saeed
S
Alizadeh
Ali
A
Jalal-Shokouhi
Jalal
J
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