International Day of Radiology (X-ray Day)

November 8 is International Radiology Day and Radiologist's Day, which was established in 2012 at the initiative of the world community. It is known that this idea was expressed by the professional medical community in the USA, Canada, and European countries. Sometimes experts even express disappointment that radiology day was established only in the 21st century, although back in 1895, the German doctor Wilhelm Roentgen discovered a way to carry out diagnostics using invisible examination. By the way, the scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize for this. He was so engrossed in his work that he even decided not to waste time traveling to receive the award, ignoring the ceremony. As a result, the award was transferred to him using postal services. By the way, the scientist who discovered radiation subsequently donated the prize to Germany, since the state needed money amid the outbreak of the First World War. Later, based on this discovery, others were made. In particular, active research began on radioactive radiation and its effect on the body. By the way, the discoverer himself refused to patent his discovery, for which he became known as a very strange person. Today it is a professional holiday, quite common throughout the world. Perhaps he has received so much attention because the profession of a radiologist is considered to be unsafe. By influencing the body in small volumes, you can avoid negative effects, but the doctors themselves, who constantly carry out such manipulations, are at risk. Yes, today there are various devices, protective equipment, special clothing is used, which makes the work of radiologists and radiologists safer, but it is not possible to completely neutralize the negative impact on the body. Radiologists are often called the most selfless of all medical professionals because they knowingly put their lives at risk. This holiday is popular in a professional environment, and it is celebrated mainly by people who are in one way or another connected with medical activities. Physicists are also involved in radiology, conducting numerous studies and continuing to study the effects of waves on living and inanimate objects. Therefore, November 8 is a professional holiday for both physicists working in this field and physicians. On this day, it has become a good tradition to popularize science and talk about the achievements of scientists. Security issues are also discussed. In any case, radiological radiation has enormous potential, but much depends on how competently one manages the opportunities that science has discovered. On this day, they also remember the father of radiology, Wilhelm Roentgen, who lived a fairly long life, despite the fact that he was in danger, experimenting day and night in laboratories without any protection. Despite these negative factors, the scientist managed to live to the age of 77 and immortalize his name in history. A monument to Wilhelm Roentgen was also erected in Russia, in particular in St. Petersburg. Monuments to him have been erected in other countries of the world, including in his homeland in Germany. By the way, on this day it is customary to remember that the scientist who received the Nobel Prize in Physics was at one time considered an unpromising student who was not distinguished by good behavior, so he did not even manage to graduate from school in his homeland. It was only by a happy coincidence that he was accepted into a polytechnic institute in Switzerland, passing an interview without any documents and proving his deep knowledge of physics.