Posts by Hannah Lopez4

Angela Wright said:So why the skepticism then?😕
I'm assuming the medical staff running it will be from Quest Diagnostics, and from what I hear, their team is pretty solid and highly competent.

Unfortunately, I know from experience.

Morgan Scott3 said:The staff over at the Mayo Clinic who operate the PET-CT have all headed out of town for seminars and training sessions just so they can learn how to properly run the damn machine. Honestly, I find it a bit ridiculous to be traveling abroad for professional development when we already have access to those same scans right here in Washington, D.C.... though, unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to look up what the actual cost of the scan is yet.

Look, since I actually know a thing or two about how this hardware works, I need to set the record straight. That PET-CT—and for the record, it’s got nothing to do with an MRI—isn't even run by Mayo Clinic. The hospital basically just leased out some space to a private outfit (Quest Diagnostics, coming over from Dora) through a Public-Private Partnership that'll be taking Medicare contracts. Not a single doctor from the main hospital is going to be working there (at least they aren't supposed to). As for all that "training" talk? Usually, the equipment manufacturer just sends someone out to show them the ropes, and it definitely doesn't take more than a week. You can draw your own conclusions.

Angela Wright said:The new PET-CT scanner just had its grand opening yesterday over at the Sisterhood of Mercy hospital. They're claiming it's the absolute cutting edge of medical tech.

The only problem is that the machines don't just run themselves. Is the staff operating them also considered the "cutting edge" of tech?
I mean, you need a massive amount of actual knowledge and hands-on experience to handle gear like that. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if their test results end up being a mess.

I wash my hair every single morning. I usually alternate—one day I’ll use shampoo, then the next day I just rinse it with plain water, no soap involved. Honestly, it works for me. I don't even bother with a blow dryer; I just let it air dry and always finish it off with a cold water rinse.

So, I've got an operable bone tumor on one of the bones in my foot. Does anyone have a solid recommendation for an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot bone surgery? Looking for someone with actual good track records... if you've had a positive experience, let me know.🙏