CT Scan – Hospitals groan under weight of heavy patients (USA Today)
Hospitals groan under weight of heavy patients (USA Today)
Hospitals are dealing with a growing number of very obese patients some more than 500 pounds forcing them to buy bigger beds, gowns, slippers and even body bags.
Security Scan – International News Service
| Security Scan International News Service, Australia - Howard and three of her sisters recently underwent a cardiac CT scan at Tulsa Regional Medical Center so they could be screened for heart disease. … |
Americans Uninformed About Lung Cancer Testing
HealthScout – Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but many Americans are uninformed about options for lung cancer testing, according to a national survey released Tuesday by the Lung Cancer Alliance. The survey found that only 37 …
Heavy patients put strain on hospitals (CNN.com)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri (AP) — Going to the hospital is rarely fun. If you weigh over 300 pounds like Beth Henk, it can be embarrassing.
Four-Dimensional CT Scan Finds Parathyroid Tumors: Presented at … – DG News
| Four-Dimensional CT Scan Finds Parathyroid Tumors: Presented at … DG News - By Crystal Phend. SAN DIEGO, CA — March 29, 2006 — Four-dimensional computed tomography (4D-CT) provides detailed identification … |