February 2007
Monthly Archive
Wed 28 Feb 2007
Can Cocoa Cure Dementia?
Posted by ceo under Health News , Alternative Healing , Alternative HealingComments Off
Recent studies have shown that cocoa promotes the functioning of brain in ageing people. In the University of Nottingham, England, experiments were conducted on ageing women by engaging them in complex tasks. When they were given cocoa high in flavanols, there showed an increase in blood flow to the brain.
Flavanol is an antioxidant found in [...]
Tue 27 Feb 2007
Osteoarthritis: Alternative Remedies
Posted by ceo under Health News , Alternative Healing , Alternative Healing , Joint Diseases , Joint DiseasesComments Off
Osteoarthritis also known as degenerative arthritis is one of the most commonly occurring arthritis that attacks over several millions of people in the United States. The cartilage (between our bones) which serves as a cushion for our joints starts breaking down and eventually disappears. This causes friction in the joints and results in pain and [...]
Mon 26 Feb 2007
Radiology Quiz - Do You Know The Answers? :: RE: Breathing technique
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Author: MurphyMobile
Subject: Re: Breathing technique
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 10:10 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 1
I have only used it for the RAO sternum. Shallow breathing helps visualize
the sternum by blurring out the lung markings.
Lateral thoracic spine- shallow breathing blurs out the lung markings to help
dileneate the vertebrae borders.
But, Miss E, with AEC equipment, I do not think many places even do this.
Did you ever do the "chewing" method for the odontoid?
It helps to have a manual x-ray unit. When I was in school, we had 25,50, 100 - 800 mA stations. This was great for the breathing studies.
MM
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Subject: Re: Breathing technique
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 10:10 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 1
| MissE wrote: |
| QUIZ--What is a breathing technique, and what projections require it?? |
I have only used it for the RAO sternum. Shallow breathing helps visualize
the sternum by blurring out the lung markings.
Lateral thoracic spine- shallow breathing blurs out the lung markings to help
dileneate the vertebrae borders.
But, Miss E, with AEC equipment, I do not think many places even do this.
Did you ever do the "chewing" method for the odontoid?
It helps to have a manual x-ray unit. When I was in school, we had 25,50, 100 - 800 mA stations. This was great for the breathing studies.
MM
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Mon 26 Feb 2007
Radiology Quiz - Do You Know The Answers? :: RE: Easy quiz
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Author: CTDave
Subject: Re: Easy quiz
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 12:30 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 1
Exposure,Distance,Shielding
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Subject: Re: Easy quiz
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 12:30 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 1
| MissE wrote: |
| OK, here is an easy one....What are the 3 principles of radiographic protection?? |
Exposure,Distance,Shielding
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Mon 26 Feb 2007
Radiology Quiz - Do You Know The Answers? :: Easy quiz
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Author: MissE
Subject: Easy quiz
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:13 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 1
OK, here is an easy one....What are the 3 principles of radiographic protection??
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Subject: Easy quiz
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:13 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 1
OK, here is an easy one....What are the 3 principles of radiographic protection??
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