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Medical scans explained A look inside the body Have you ever had to get an Xray, MRI, or other medical scan? Do you know what these tests involve?

Or what they can do?

Medical scans help doctors diagnose everything from head trauma to foot pain. There are many different types of imaging technologies.

Each works differently.

Some types of imaging tests use radiation. Others use sound waves, radio waves, or magnets. Learning about how medical scans work can help you feel more comfortable if you or a loved one needs one. It can also help you to know what to ask about before getting an imaging test.

X-Rays

The first revolution in seeing into the body came with X-rays. They have been used in the clinic for more than 120 years.

“X-rays are still used every day because they can do a lot,” says Dr. Kris Kandarpa, an imaging expert at NIH. They’re useful for looking at bones and finding problems in certain types of tissues, like pneumonia in the lungs.

X-ray imaging works by passing an energy beam through a part of your body. Your bones or other body parts will block some of the Xray beams from passing through. That makes their shapes appear on the detectors used to capture the beams. The detector turns the Xrays into a digital image for a radiologist to look at.

X-ray beams use radiation. Radiation is energy that’s released as invisible particles or waves. Being exposed to very large amounts of radiation can damage cells and tissues. It may also increase your risk of developing cancer.

But modern X-ray tests use a very small dose of radiation. People are naturally exposed to radiation from many sources, such as the sky, rocks, and soil.

“A chest X-ray gives you similar amounts of radiation as you’d get in a plane flight across the Atlantic Ocean,” Kandarpa explains.

CT Scans

CT scans also use X-ray beams. But the beams rotate around your entire body to create a 3D picture. These images contain more information than a regular X-ray. The scan can be done in less than a minute. That makes it especially useful in places like the emergency department. There, doctors need to know immediately if a patient has a life-threatening condition.

Because CT scans use more X-ray beams than a normal X-ray, they often deliver a higher dose of radiation. But medical specialists have ways to calculate the smallest radiation dose needed, explains Dr. Cynthia McCollough, a CT imaging researcher at the Mayo Clinic.

“We tailor the dose to the patient’s size, and we tailor it to the reason for the exam,” Mc-

Collough says. For example, a CT scan of the chest needs less radiation than a CT scan of the stomach area.

McCollough’s lab, with four other NIHfunded teams, is working on ways to reduce the amount of radiation these scans deliver even more. Her team has used hundreds of CT scans to find the lowest radiation dose that’s needed for a radiologist to make the right diagnosis.

“We’ve found that when you take the dose way down, the images are less pretty, but they often still get doctors the right answer,” McCollough explains.

While lower doses of radiation would likely further lower risk, McCollough says that the standard doses are already quite low. That’s important for people to know, because “some patients who really need a CT scan are afraid to get it,” she says.

Fear can sometimes keep someone from getting a scan that could help improve their health, or even save their life. “Current CT doses are in a range where it’s not possible to even prove a risk exists. They’re that low,” she says.

If you’re concerned about a test that uses radiation, see questions you can “Ask Your Doctor” in the sidebox.

MRI can provide information about how the body is functioning in real time. “For example, we can measure how much blood is flowing in the vessels,” Vasanawala says. That can help doctors find small blockages or defects in the heart.

Because MRI doesn’t use X-rays, doctors would like to use it more in children. But MRI machines require you to lie motionless for a long time.

“It can be difficult for children to hold still,” says Vasanawala. If needed, general anesthesia can help get kids through the test. It makes them unconscious and unable to move.

It’s typically very safe, but comes with some risks.

To help reduce the use of anesthesia, Vasanawala and his team have created a flexible, blanket-like version of MRI hardware to use with children. They coupled it with new methods for faster scanning. The soft blanket-like coil sits closely on top of the patient, providing a comforting environment. “It’s helping some kids get though exams without anesthesia,” he explains.

Other Scans

Another commonly used imaging method

is called ultrasound. It sends sound waves into the body. Different types of tissue reflect sound waves differently. These differences can be picked up by an ultrasound machine and turned into a picture. Ultrasound is helpful for looking at the heart and other organs, or a developing baby.

Doctors also use tests called nuclear imaging. These tests use a tiny amount of a radioactive substance, or “tracer.” Most tracers are injected into the body, but some are inhaled or swallowed. The tracers inside the body release radiation that can be measured by a detector outside the body. The type of tracer differs depending on what the doctors want to see.

A positron emission tomography (PET) scan, for example, often uses a radioactive sugar to diagnose cancer. When cancer cells take up the radioactive sugar, they can be seen with the PET scanner.

Scientists are working to develop new types of tracers to detect different conditions, such as infections hiding deep in the body. They’re also continuing to explore other ways to make medical scans faster and deliver less radiation.

Source: NIH News in Health

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MRI works in a very different way. It doesn’t use X-rays. Instead, it uses strong magnets and radio waves to affect atoms in the water molecules within your body’s tissues. When the radio waves are turned off, the atoms release energy that’s detected by the MRI machine.

Atoms in different tissue types go back to normal at different speeds and release different amounts of energy. MRI software uses this information to create 3D pictures of the different tissue types.

“MRI is most helpful when you want to look at diseases that involve soft tissue, such as muscles, tendons, and blood vessels,” explains Dr. Shreyas Vasanawala, an MRI researcher at Stanford University.

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Gingerbread Houses Drop Off for Display Alaska Veterans & Pioneer Home 250 E. Fireweed Ave.

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Craft Fair United Protestant Church 713 S. Denali St.

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Annual Pick Your Discount Tree The Gallery 1150 S. Colony Way

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Colony Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair Palmer Depot

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“Light Up A Life” Hospice Tree Valley Hospice Resources Palmer Depot

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Annual Holiday Bazaar Mat-Su Senior Services 1132 S. Chugach St.

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Shop Palmer cards will be located at all participating locations. When a Shop Palmer cards will be located at all participating locations. When a customer spends $10 at those stores, the shop will mark their card at every customer spends $10 at those stores, the shop will mark their card at every $10 increment. Once the card is filled, they can drop it off in any participating $10 increment. Once the card is filled, they can drop it off in any participating location’s drop box. All drop boxes will be collected for two cash drawings: location’s drop box. All drop boxes will be collected for two cash drawings: December 11 for $500 and December 20 for $1,000.

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TRANSPORTER 600

For Best Pricing Options Contact Your Participating Dealer. Š2019 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. Product and specifications subject to change without notice. Professional rider on closed course under controlled conditions. Always wear an approved helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Ride responsibly and always ride within your capabilities, allowing time and distance for maneuvering, and respect ot hers around you. Know the conditions. Observe all state and local laws. Don’t drink and ride.

Yamaha Motorcycles, ATVs & Snowmachines Available At These Participating Yamaha Dealers: Northern Power Sports

Wasilla Performance Yamaha

Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 Phone: 907-452-2762 www.NorthernPowersports.com

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Wasilla, AK 99657 Phone: 907-373-7668 www.AnchorageYamaha.com

December 2019

River & Sea Marine

Soldotna, Alaska 99669 Phone: 800-770-7700 www.riverandseamarine.com

Sales Mgr: bob.walker@acsalaska.net

Big jobs demand big performance.

EF7200D/DE

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WOLVERINE® X2 XT-R XT-R Features: • Factory-installed WARN® VRX 4500 Winch • Special Edition Paint • Aluminum color-matched wheels • Aggressive GBC Dirt Commander tires

GRIZZLY®XT-R XT-R Features: • Factory-installed WARN® VRX 2500 Winch • Special Edition Paint • Aluminum color-matched wheels • Aggressive Maxxis® ‘Zilla tires

Big jobs demand big performance.

h power Rugged, heavy-duty generators deliver fuel-efficient, industrial-strengt load!), and output with effortless electric start, longer run time (8 hours at full performa for serious home backup DE nce. state-of-the-art digital metering EF7200D/ EF5500D/DE

GRIZZLY®XT-R XT-R Features: • Factory-installed WARN® VRX 2500 Winch • Special Edition Paint • Aluminum color-matched wheels • Aggressive Maxxis® ‘Zilla tires

*10 year limited V-Belt warranty; see terms for details at Yamaha10YearBelt.com. recommends that all ATV riders take an approved training course. For safety ATV Riders: ATV model shown is recommended for use only by riders 16 years and older. Yamaha can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: Always wear a helmet, eye and training information, see your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887. ATVs models are recommended for use only by operators 16 years and older withprotection and protective clothing; never carry passengers. Side-by-Side Riders: Side-by-Side (SxS) Yamaha recommends that all Side-by-Side riders take an approved traininga valid driver’s license. Always wear your seat belt, helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. course. For Side-by-Side safety and training information, see your dealer 1-866-267-2751. ATV and Side-by-Side Riders: Read the Owner’s Manual or call the ROHVA at riding. Always avoid paved surfaces and never ride on public roads. And and the product warning labels before operation. Avoid excessive speeds and never engage in stunt be particularly careful on difficult terrain. Never ride under the influence it is illegal and dangerous. Some models shown with optional accessories. of alcohol or other drugs; ©2019 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. • YamahaMotor sports.com

*10 year limited V-Belt warranty; see terms for details at Yamaha10YearBelt.com. recommends that all ATV riders take an approved training course. For safety ATV Riders: ATV model shown is recommended for use only by riders 16 years and older. Yamaha can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: Always wear a helmet, eye and training information, see your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887. ATVs models are recommended for use only by operators 16 years and older withprotection and protective clothing; never carry passengers. Side-by-Side Riders: Side-by-Side (SxS) Yamaha recommends that all Side-by-Side riders take an approved traininga valid driver’s license. Always wear your seat belt, helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. course. For Side-by-Side safety and training information, see your dealer 1-866-267-2751. ATV and Side-by-Side Riders: Read the Owner’s Manual or call the ROHVA at riding. Always avoid paved surfaces and never ride on public roads. And and the product warning labels before operation. Avoid excessive speeds and never engage in stunt be particularly careful on difficult terrain. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other it is illegal and dangerous. Some models shown with optional accessories. drugs; ©2019 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. • YamahaMotor sports.com

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the product warning labels before operation.

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the product warning labels before operation.

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/// YAMAHAMOTORSPORTS.COM subject to change without notice. Professional rider on closed *Models may not be exactly as shown. Shown with optional accessories. ©2019 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. Product and specifications allowing time and distance for maneuvering, and respect course under controlled conditions. Always wear an approved helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Ride responsibly and always ride within your capabilities, others around you. Know the conditions. Observe all state and local laws. Don’t drink and ride.

1 Offer available on approved purchases of new 2016-2020 Yamaha ATVs and Side-by-Sides made on the Yamaha Credit Card issued by WebBank, member FDIC. Subject to credit approval as determined by WebBank. Offer valid 9/1/19 through 12/31/19. Available to cardholders of the WebBank Yamaha Card. Account must be open and current to be eligible for this offer. Promotional 2.99%, 5.99%,9.99% or 16.99% APR with Minimum Payments balance, based on your creditworthiness, are effective until the purchase is paid in full. Minimum Interestof 2.92%, 3.05%, 3.24% or 3.57% respectively of the purchase price Charge $2 per month. Standard APR 15.99%-23.99%. †Customer Cash good on select models through 12/31/19. Offer good only in the U.S., excluding the state of Hawaii. advertising regulations and laws. ATV Riders: ATV models are recommended for use only by riders 16 years Dealer remains responsible for complying with all local and state and older.

Raptor 700 / Raptor 700R recommended for experienced riders only. Yamaha recommends that all ATV riders take an approved training course. For safety and 1-800-887-2887. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: Always wear a helmet, eye training information, see your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at protection and protective clothing; never carry passengers. Side-by-Side Riders: Side-by-Side (SxS) models are recommended for use only by operators 16 years and older with a valid driver’s license. YXZ1000R is recommended for experienced operators only. Always wear your seat belt, helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Yamaha recommends that all Side-by-Side riders take an approved training course.

For Side-by-Side safety and training information, see your dealer or call the ROHVA at 1-866-267-2751 warning labels before operation. Avoid excessive speeds and never engage in stunt riding. Always avoid . ATV and Side-by-Side Riders: Read the Owner’s Manual and the product paved surfaces and never ride on public roads. And be particularly careful on difficult terrain. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs; it is illegal and dangerous.

Some models shown with optional accessories. ©2019 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. • YamahaMotorsports.com

For Best Pricing Options Contact Your Participating Dealer. ©2019 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. Product and specifications subject to change without notice. Professional rider on closed course under controlled conditions. Always wear an approved helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Ride responsibly and always ride within your capabilities, allowing time and distance for maneuvering, and respect others around you. Know the conditions. Observe all state and local laws. Don’t drink and ride.

ORTS.COM /// YAMAHAMOTORSP Yamaha Motorcycles, ATVs & Snowmachines Available At These Participating Yamaha Dealers:

Alaska Fun Center

Alaska House of Yamaha

subject to change without notice. Professional rider on closed *Models may not be exactly as shown. Shown with optional accessories. ©2019 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. Product and specifications allowing time and distance for maneuvering, and respect course under controlled conditions. Always wear an approved helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Ride responsibly and always ride within your capabilities, others around you. Know the conditions. Observe all state and local laws. Don’t drink and ride.

Fairbanks, Alaska 99709 Phone 800-478-3455 www.alaskafuncenter.com

Big Lake, Alaska 99652 Phone: 907-892-1000 www.houseofyamaha.com

Prop Shop

Bethel, Alaska 99599 Phone: 907-543-2635 www.propshopak.com

Anchorage Yamaha

Anchorage, Alaska 99517 Phone: 907-243-8343 www.AnchorageYamaha.com

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Cook until liquid is thick and creamy, 30 to 60 minutes longer.

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