Trying to decide what to put on the walls of your shower or bathtub surround is more difficult than most people expect it to be. There are several factors to consider and each one is very important: The material needs to be water resistant; The material needs to be decorative; The material should be easy to clean; The material should be long lasting
An easy and painless procedure, an osteoporosis screening requires you to place your foot in an ultrasound device called a bone densitometer. This device then measures the bone mineral density of your heel. The heel is measured because its bone is similar to that found in the hip, where fractures most often occur. Watch an osteoporosis screening video to learn more.
A computed tomography (CT) scan is a noninvasive diagnostic test that uses x-rays and a computer to create images of the body. It allows your doctor to view your spine or brain in slices, as if it were sliced layer-by-layer and a picture taken of each slice.ther detailed cross sections can be taken of the brain, vessels of the brain, neck, shoulders, spine, discs, spinal cord, and vessels of the spine. A CT scan can help your doctor diagnose many conditions including: 1  brain damage after a head injury. 2  brain tumors. 3  ruptured or leaking aneurysms.