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.
CT: Doc, what else can I do. I am ready to go round & round our patients, however, it pains me when tech had to turn away a patient who needed me to scan w contrast for her abdominal pain
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MP: Are u talking about #iodinecontrast shortage that is causing all these postponements or cancelations?
CT: Yes doc, as u know some diagnoses do require Iodine contrast, so that I can highlight diseases. BTW, I wonder, why u guys have not found other contrast agents yet?
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MP: Well there is considerable research going on to find other contrast agents. Probably this shortage may shine some light on other possible agents.
CT: Didn’t I hear once @RSNA that ‘milk’ can serve as an oral-contrast agent?
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Weekend
Beautiful weather, MP sitting in park working on talks. Notices slight movement in grass & see an ‘Eastern Box Turtle’, staring at him
Conversation between Turtle and MP
Turtle: What are you doing here in my neighborhood doc? Aren’t you supposed go to beaches?
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MP: Well, I am not a ‘beach kind of guy’, I am more of ‘park kind of guy’. As weather is great, I thought I would be inspired to finish my talks for the conference.
Turtle: Can I ask you a question? Are you the guy who did CT scan on my cousin from National Aquarium?
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3: Not directly, however, I remember being at the CT scanner when your cousin was scanned.
Turtle: He told me that they had difficulty imaging him on an old CT scanner and that is why he went to Hopkins, as you guys have the latest CT scanner, correct?
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Process:
1.Start with microwaving Averakalu, cut beans and carrots (to soften)
(softening can be done by steaming also)
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2.Start with seasoning w mustard, cumin seeds, urad dal, red chillies
3.+ green chillies to your taste, & curry leaves
4.+ softened averekalu, green beans and carrot pieces & roast for a minute
5.+ pinch of yellow (turmeric) powder to color the rice
Mysore-Seeme Uppittu Template ಮೈಸೂರು ಸೀಮೆ ಉಪ್ಪಿಟ್ಟು ಟೆಂಪ್ಲೇಟ್
With:
A: Rava (1 cup) (cream of wheat)
B: Vidala onion (1/2 large size)
C: Tomato (1)
D: Green beans (10-12) (replace w any vegetable you like)
E: Carrot (1) (replace w any vegetable you like)
Process:
1.Start with seasoning w mustard, cumin seeds, urad dal, red chillies
2.Add green chillies to your taste, ginger & curry leaves
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Uppittu Template:
3.Add onion & fry for a min, then add green beans and carrot pieces (any vegetable cut into small pieces) & keep roasting till it is semisoft
4.Add Tomato pieces
5.+ water (2: 1 cup of rava)
6.+ salt – T-spoon of lemon juice
7.+ finely chopped coriander
MP: You asked me “why I need to look at patients. from multiple angles, isn’t that waste of energy?”
IM: Yes doc, it’s been bothering me, the math didn’t help me much.
MP: That’s why when I was visiting @SaguaroNPS & saw so many varieties of 🌵, it dawned on me how to tell
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IM: Go ahead doc, how?
Don’t waste my time.
I have “X-rays to take places to go”
IM: Ok, I see it
MP: how many arms this giant cactus has?
IM: I see 5 arms
MP: Ok, now see attached set of 3 images taken from different directions
IM: Hey doc, r u trying to fool me. These have more arms?
MP: No, it is just that same plant is seen from 3 different directions 3/