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More Americans too fat for X-rays and other scans
Posted By Michael On 26th July 2006 @ 15:24 In phys & pharm | 1 Comment
More and more obese people are unable to get full medical care because they are either too big to fit into scanners, or their fat is too dense for X-rays or sound waves to penetrate, radiologists reported on Tuesday.
That’s hilarious because it seems absurd; and grotesque because it’s true.
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More Americans too fat for X-rays and other scans
Posted By Michael On 26th July 2006 @ 15:24 In phys & pharm | 1 Comment
More and more obese people are unable to get full medical care because they are either too big to fit into scanners, or their fat is too dense for X-rays or sound waves to penetrate, radiologists reported on Tuesday.
That’s hilarious because it seems absurd; and grotesque because it’s true.
[3] read more | [4] digg story
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