Pre-dawn, MP is working remotely from the roof-top pool at the hotel, preparing for the session @IUPESMWC2022. He gets text on ‘WhatsApp’ from IM
IM: Hey doc, I see that you are checking the slides one final time. BTW, we all are looking forward to your session this morning
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MP: Really, how come?
IM: Since #WC2022 is hybrid, even though it is late in some parts, we are looking forward
MP: Thanks–Yes, lot of efforts went in pulling this session. Thanks to Dr Borras (@IOMP & @aapmHQ ) & Dr Tom Judd (@IFBME & @WHO ), even I am looking forward to
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IM: BTW doc, my cousin said, she liked your title, “Symbiotic relationship between #MedicalPhysicists and #Clinical Engineers” & so do I.
MP: Glad you liked, hopefully y’all will like what I present
IM: Doc, we all know how important for us, when Medical Physicists (#MPs) & Clinical Engineers (#CEs) work cooperatively. It is like “an engine running smoothly when the wheels are properly aligned, lubricated, etc.…”
MP: Thanks, I couldn’t have said it better.
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MP: Thanks – I couldn’t have said it better. Do you mind if I borrow ur statement to share during our discussion?
IM: Off course, yes doc. I see that the session alternates talk between #MPs and #CE.
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IM: I see that the session alternates talk between #MPs and #CE. I wish your colleague Dr Richardson (@HikesWithDogs00 ) was here. Nice perspective of MPs & CEs relationships in Radiation Oncology.
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MP: I wish that too, however, she will be participating in the live discussion
IM: I also see your friend from South Africa is speaking, no wonder it raises the average level of your session
MP: So, do I, we also have representative from @WHO and #UK as speakers.
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IM: Doc, better watch out from my uncle, he is little grumpy and will be asking tough questions
MP: Ha ha (laughs) – you are talking about your cylindrical headed uncle (C-arm w Image Intensifier). Off course he is an ‘OG’, and I will be watch out. Thanks.
Conversation between CT & MP on Valentine's Day (VDay)
CT: What's up doc? what u doing for VDay?
MP: Well, I thought of sharing about cardiac CT scans.
CT: Why?
MP: It’s Go Red month – raising awareness about Women’s heart health. What better way to talk about heart scans. 1/
MP: What better way to talk about Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) scans, since we can do it at such low radiation dose levels.
CT: Doc, we try to keep u away from ‘Nerd Central’, but u aren’t making our work easy
MP: Off course, I will do all things others do on VDay plus this 2/
CT: Why?
MP: You know there is a general fear of radiation in public, because of which even those who may benefit from heart scans hesitate. I thought my work is to take some fear out.
CT: Are you talking about only CAC score scans but also cardiac CT Angiography (CTA)?
Components:
A.1 cup of Rice Flour
B.½ cup of Maida Powder (All Purpose Flour)
C.½ cup of Sooji (Rave) (Semolina)
D.2 medium size onions (Vidalia or Red)
E.1 T-spoon of red chilli powder
F.4 green chillies
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G.Pinch of Asafoetida & Turmeric Powder, Salt to taste
H.Oil
Main labor
1.Mix A + B + C + D + E + F + G.
2.Heat ~5T Spoon of oil & pour to the mix.
3.Slowly mix – onions w salt will bring out moisture so add water carefully so that the mix can be rolled into tight dough
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4.Take small dough & tap into as flat as possible in hand or on a parchment paper, which makes it easy to lift up for deep frying.
5.Deep fry & don’t burn!
6.Maddur Vade is ready for consumption!
Excellent article in special issue of @RadioGraphics on Community outreach in breast imaging - What can be done to close the gap in uninsured population
Variables that affect access to screening mammography - obvious but are to be minimized so as to increase access
Inspire of Affordable Health Care, there is still many people do not have health insurance, among them the highest are found in American Indian and Alaska Native and Hispanic - sad state!
Visit to Laguna de Guatavita was truly a magical experience - re how colonizers destroyed indigenous people & their customs.
Story: Muisca tribe respected & considered Laguna de Guatavita very sacred. Early spaniards were told gold was dumped in laguna
Lake Guatavita was reputedly one of the sacred lakes of the Muisca, and a ritual conducted there is widely thought to be the basis for the legend of El Dorado, "the golden one"
. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Guat…
Spaniards went in search of gold, tried to empty the laguna by digging a break through the mountain. Most work was done by enslaved locals. Tried to drain water to find gold, but were disappointed with a very little find.
Now Laguna de Guatavita is protected