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Should I be concerned with using an MRI and its effect with Tantalum cement in the body?

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No. Tantalum has been proved safe as an implant for years and is non-paramagnetic which means it does not react to magnets. You can request the white paper on this by emailing us at info@parallax-medical.com.
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Who should be screened using MRI?

American Cancer Society Guidelines for Breast Screening With...
Women with an approximately 20 to 25 percent or greater lifetime risk of breast cancer, including women with a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer and women who were treated with radiation for Hodgkin disease. There are several risk subgroups, including those with a personal history of treated breast cancer for which the available data are insufficient to recommend for or against MRI screening. Please check with your doctor.
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Why not screen everyone using MRI?

American Cancer Society Guidelines for Breast Screening With...
MRI can be helpful in very high-risk women. It should be stressed that conventional mammography is very effective in the broad spectrum of women at average risk for breast cancer. Please speak with your doctor about your specific case.
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How does Carbon Monoxide (CO) effect the body?

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When Carbon Monoxide (CO) is inhaled, it combines with hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin carries the oxygen to every part of the body. The reaction of CO with hemoglobin causes the body's oxygen delivery to be greatly disturbed, leading to reduced oxygen to all parts of the body, commonly called oxygen starvation. From the FAA's Advisory Circular (AC 20-32B), "Oxygen starvation of the brain reduces a person's ability to reason and make decisions.
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Q: My baby's body seems a bit too floppy or stiff, should I be concerned?

Frequently Asked Questions; Childrens Hospital San Diego, SD
A: Probably not. Some children are naturally more flexible or active than others and this is normal. If you feel your baby is extremely flexible or extremely stiff, talk with your pediatrician.
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What is an MRI?

Frequently Asked Questions -- Advanced Centers for Orthopaed...
The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine uses magnetic rays rather than x-ray to show the soft tissues of the body. With this diagnostic tool, radiologists are able to slice through the area of interest to the surgeon. Usually this test is done to look for injuries such as tears in the meniscus or ligaments of the knee. The test does not require any needles or special dye and is painless.
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Who cannot have an MRI?

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If you have a pacemaker, you should not be imaged because the pacemaker may be damaged in the magnetic field of the scanner. If you have metal filings, shrapnel, or ferromagnetic clips or pins in your body, you probably will not be imaged because these objects could be twisted by the magnetic field and cause serious injuries. Most new surgical metal implants are made of a high quality stainless steel which is non-magnetic. You can be imaged with these. Dental fillings and bridgework are okay.
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Can I have an MRI if I have metal in or on my body?

Southwest Diagnostic: San Antonio Open MRI, Radiology, CT Sc...
There are a few instances when MRI cannot be attempted on patients with metal in their bodies. Patients with pacemakers or other implanted electronic devices cannot be examined. Your technologist will carefully assess your situation and prepare you for your procedure. You can help by not wearing clothing containing metal.
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Can MRI examine my whole body at once?

Southwest Diagnostic: San Antonio Open MRI, Radiology, CT Sc...
No. The quality of the images produced increases as the area of examination becomes smaller. Because of limitations on signal to noise, the number of image pixels is finite, and they become too large for accurate diagnosis if the field of view is too large.
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Should I be concerned about using CFLs in my home or should I take any special precautions?

GE Consumer & Industrial Lighting: Ask Us: FAQs - Compact Fl...
CFLs are safe to use in your home. No mercury is released when the bulbs are in use and they pose no danger to you or your family when used properly. However, CFLs are made of glass tubing and can break if dropped or roughly handled. Be careful when removing the lamp from its packaging, installing it, or replacing it. Always screw and unscrew the lamp by its base, and never forcefully twist the CFL into a light socket by its tubes.
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What Is The Effect of Iron Deficiency On Your Body?

Myeloproliferative Disorders: PV FAQ
a normal hematocrit, there should be none. In the immediate post-phlebotomy period the symptoms of weakness, headache, etc. are due to the acute change in blood volume. The state of iron deficiency in patients without PV leads to iron deficiency anemia and when the hematocrit gets low enough they will feel weak and tired and have headaches and other symptoms. That is due to a low hematocrit with compromise of oxygen delivery.
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MPD Online Resource
a normal hematocrit there should be none, although many patients report a feeling of fatigue. In the immediate post-phlebotomy period the symptoms of weakness, headache, etc. are due to the acute change in blood volume. If your hemoglobin and hematocrit fall below “normal” levels (ie below the reference range specified by the lab in which the counts were done), you may develop iron deficiency anemia.
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Does weight effect conception rates? What about body fat distribution?

FertilityPlus: Infertility FAQ for Women of Size
There was a study published in the British Medical Journal that found that very lean women and very obese women (BMI >38) had lower conception rates. However, body fat distribution was found to have a greater impact. Women with a high waist-hip ratio had greater trouble conceiving -- so being shaped like an apple is not as good for conception as being shaped like a pear. PCO women may be more likely to have the apple shape.
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What is the effect of Pure Salt on the body?

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE USING CUPPING AND PURE SALT TO TREAT DI...
Maintain blood in healthy condition by removing toxins and heavy metals from the blood thus allowing red blood cells and immune system cells to function efficiently. 2) Raising body temperature causing dilation (expansion) of blood vessels which improve blood supply to and from cells, tissues, and organs. 3)Stimulate contraction of smooth muscles in the body such as stomach, small intestine, and large intestines which promote digestion, absorption and excretion respectively.
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Do I need to be concerned about anything when I detoxify my body?

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The gradual increase is the best. At some point many people notice that the toxins start breaking loose from there body. If your body starts cleansing to fast it could cause some discomforts.
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Can I get a total body workout using only one kettlebell?

MTXE- Kettlebell training, workshops and products
Yes you can! The combinations are ENDLESS. The creativity of your kettlebell routine is ONLY limited to your own mind or your trainer’s mind.
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Are there any advantages to using cement overlay?

New Castle Concepts - FAQ
One of the main advantages to a cement overlay is that the surface is sealed to protect the color. The sealer makes the surface impervious to many chemicals, salt, petrochemicals, UV radiation, and water.
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MRI - What part of the body does the MRI scanner focus on?

Rockland Diagnostic Imaging - Frequently Asked Questions
The MRI scanner examines one area of the body at a time. The MRI scanner can take pictures of the head, neck, back, abdomen, pelvis, shoulder, elbow, knee, ankle, foot, blood vessels and more. MRI is predominantly excellent at distinguishing soft tissues such as imaging the brain, spinal cord and joint structures.
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Why Should You Be Concerned?

See My Heart - by The American Society of Echocardiography
Every year, about 1.2 million Americans will have a coronary attack. About 494,000 will die and many could be avoided. Cardiovascular diseases, including CHD and stroke, remain the number one cause of death in the United States, killing more than 953,000 Americans each year. Cardiovascular disease claims more women's lives than the next six causes of death combined — about 500,000 women's lives a year.
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If you are a headache sufferer, your obvious concern is to obtain safe, dependable relief. You should avoid making things worse by using drugs, even over-the-counter nonprescription drugs that can have serious side effects and dangerous interactions with other medications or supplements you take. You should also be aware that many people experience what are termed "analgesic rebound headaches" from taking painkillers every day, or nearly every day.
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How does age effect body fat percent?

FAQ - Tanita Body fat Monitor | Monitor Body Fat | Body Comp...
Research has determined that as we age there is a tendency to increase body fat and decrease muscle mass. This is a natural progression unless you increase exercise as you age. The age equations now being utilized on the latest Tanita products are designed to provide greater accuracy in the estimation of body fat. Previous models did not have this data and therefore were not as accurate as the current models.
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Question: What effect does the water/cement ration have on the strength of concrete?

Century Cement- F.A.Q.
Answer: The water cement ratio is very important with regards to the strength of concrete. The strength of concrete is inversely proportional to the water cement ratio i.e. with teh increase in water content the compressive strength of concrete decreases and vice versa.
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Do I have to put in cement?

Kemlan - Specialists in the design and manufacture of firepl...
No. All Kemlan heaters have a fully welded heavy-duty steel construction. The advantage of a steel firebox over a cast-iron firebox is that no cement is used to join the seams as the seams are welded. Yes, provided the type of fuel used is well seasoned and the heater is operated as per operating instructions.
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Never Paint Again UK & European wall coatings, painting & de...
Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), which is the standard, grey cement used for most purposes, Blue Circle do a special cement for mortar use, but it would appear that it is just a 50/50 blend of ordinary portland cement and slaked lime. The lime acts as a plasticiser, and reduces the stiffness of the set mortar, so that the masonry/brickwork as a whole is more tolerant to movement. There is also white cement, Blue Circle's tradename for it is Snowcrete.
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Grand Rapids Gravel Company™
Cement, or Portland cement, is a dry powder made from limestone and other materials. It is burned in a kiln and then ground finely. Cement reacts chemically with water to cause concrete to harden. There are several different types of Portland cement, designated as Type I, Type II, Type III, etc.
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Sustainability FAQs | PCA Press Center
Virgin raw materials such as limestone and small quantities of sand and clay come from a quarry usually located near the cement manufacturing plant. The materials are blended and ground together. The materials are heated in a kiln, which reaches temperatures of 1,870 degrees Centigrade or 3,400 degrees Fahrenheit. During this process, an intermediate product called clinker is formed.
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Should I be concerned about using copyrighted music?

Frost Motion Graphics
No. Because your video is intended for private, non-commercial use, using copyrighted music is covered under the Digital Home Recording Act of 1992.
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What properties of the MR signal are you concerned with in MRI?

FAQs About MRI
First, we selectively excite the protons in a narrow band (?slice?) of tissue. To do this, we apply a gradient, which causes a linear variation in Larmor frequency. Then we give an RF pulse that is designed to only excite the protons in a narrow frequency band. That band corresponds to the slice. To tell things apart within the slice, we also use gradients. We apply a gradient while the signal is being read to cause a linear variation in Larmor frequency along one direction within the slice.
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