We know that imaging the large patient is difficult at best, but just getting them to the hospital presents an even larger problem. Now the morbidly obese have their own "bariatric" ambulance to get them to their health care.
Once again, folks --- Eat a Salad!
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Scientists Spot Chronic Pain 'On/Off' Switch
Scientist have identified a protein in nerve cells that can control - even block chronic pain. Protein kinase G responds to injury or inflammation, and this discovery could lead to a unique approach to pain relief. With a loved one that suffers from lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, I can't wait for this product to be available.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Body Habitus = No Scan
More Americans too fat for X-rays, scans, something I've noticed over the last 10-15 years. Seems like more and more calls come in asking about the table weight limit for our CT and MR machines, and people get pretty indignant sometimes when they find out that they just won't fit. Who would have thought that 350lb limit on MR would be too small?
Eat a salad!
Eat a salad!
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