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Friday, August 05, 2005

New X-Ray 'Photographs' Moving Organs At Hi-Rez

New technology for computer tomography (specialized x-ray imaging) from Siemens called the Siemens Somatom Sensation 64 can capture an image of a BEATING HEART at super high resolution. The quality is so high, they could replace semi-invasive techniques like inserting catheters.

Comments:

Blogger Roy said...

Do they still advise against too many chest X-Rays? Is it just the cheap ones that are dangerous?

Friday, August 05, 2005 8:51:00 PM  
Blogger Mike said...

This technology is so new that I'm sure they haven't yet tested it for longterm safety, but my gut tells me it's gotta be bad for you....

Saturday, August 06, 2005 8:29:00 AM  

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