diagnostic radiology until 1972. .
Velma's discussions involving the contribution of radiology to occupational medicine as .
well as work-related problems in radiology departments was the focus of the review. Research .
issues are emphasized. Radiology has been used especially when diagnosing occupational .
respiratory and locomotive system problems and solvent-induced encephalon- and hepatopathy. .
Velma's research in these areas is usually to characterize occupational diseases and to identify .
Physico-chemical hazards in the work place by comparing between groups of workers and non-.
exposed controls. Radiological imaging allows an objective characterization of the disease, and it .
may clarify the pathogenesis of the process and provide a useful epidemiological tool. Advanced .
statistical methods are often needed to adjust analyses for confounding variables. As the .
diagnostic requirements are increasing, more sensitive and sophisticated radiological methods, .
such as high-resolution computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic .
resonance spectroscopy may be required for the early recognition of occupational health risks. .
This necessitates good cooperation between occupational health units and well-equipped imaging .
departments. Considering occupational problems in radiology departments, the increasing use of .
digital radiology requires ergonomic measures to control and prevent locomotive problems .
caused by work with computers. Radiation protection measures are still worth concern, .
especially in interventional radiology. The aim of this Velma's review in this article is to clarify .
the role of radiology in occupational medicine, especially regarding potential research topics in .
the field. Examples are given regarding the use of radiological methods in work-related diseases. .
It is not intended to list all work "related symptoms that can be studied radiologic ally, but .
instead to concentrate on the most common categories and future possibilities with scientific .