Nils Westermark. Does this name ring a bell? If you’re a radiologist, you probably vaguely remember Westermark’s sign, one of about half-a-dozen eponymous signs you had once memorised to remember the findings of pulmonary thromboembolism (a blood clot in one of the arteries of the lungs) on a chest X-ray. But did you know that …
Have you ever used a vinyl record? If you’re a fan of vintage music formats, you might enjoy the nostalgia or the tactile experience of spinning a vinyl record on a turntable. But did you know that in certain parts of the world, during times of cultural and political repression, people had to make do …
Continue reading Bone Music: The Wonderful World of Making Music on X-Rays
Do you like cheese? Parmesan, mozzarella, cream, cottage, cheddar – the mouth starts watering at the very mention of cheese – a dairy product whose origins predate recorded history. From pizza toppings to sandwich layers and indulgent dishes like shahi paneer, cheese holds a cherished place in global cuisine. But did you know that there …
Continue reading Say Cheese! The Unlikely Origins of Ultrasound Elastography
Wilhelm Roentgen (or Röntgen in German) is a name we’re all familiar with, even if our pronunciation of his name might differ from that in his native German. The father of radiology, as he is rightfully known, has truly left an indelible legacy in the world of science and medicine. His pioneering work with X-rays …
What exactly is trivia? Here is how the Cambridge dictionary defines trivia. trivia (noun): unimportant or little-known details or information Trivia is different from general knowledge in that it is not a ‘must know’ or ‘good to know’; it is more of a ‘may know if interested, but unlikely to help you in any objective …
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