Week later, MP back home (JHU) walking early morning in hospital:
IM: Hey doc, how r u doing? Having tough time shaking off that jet lag
MP: Yes, as it was exactly 12 hrs difference, I thought jet lag would be easy, but no
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IM: BTW doc, did my cousin’s warning helpful & did u get a chance to see my cousin?
MP: Yes & No. Yes, I did go to #Singapore General Hospital, thanks to Dr Somanesan-generous host who showed me the hospital. No, since they were very busy, I wasn’t able to see your cousin
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MP: But saw where he worked.
IM: So, you didn’t get to see my cousin?
MP: No, but I did talk to him, and he is doing quite well. Only thing was he & all his buddies were tied up taking care of patients & I wasn’t able to see him.
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IM: He did tell us that u were there, doing the 'physics rounds' w your buddies. Next time you go outside US – let me know early, so that I can tell my buddies to save time to show u around.
MP: Ok, I might do that, because in August, I am going to an interesting place
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IM: BTW, my cousin alluded to an video on U-tube of you. He said u were good, but again he didn't want to offend me since we worked together.
MP: What can I do, I was pulled on to stage & it was fun. Many recorded, but here is one for you & your buddies to watch.
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MP: Many recorded, but here is one for you & your buddies to watch. I would rather want y’all see my copy rather someone’s copy that may be doctored.
IM: Ok doc, glad u are back and glad u were not stuck there.
MP walks away to give a talk to the new residents.
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
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