The cardiothoracic ratio aids in the detection of cardiomegaly, or more broadly, enlargement of the cardiac silhouette. It is measured on a PA chest x-ray, and is the ratio of:
Disability around the World: It's estimated that more than 1 billion people live with a disability. (United Nations, 2013) This represents the worldâs largest minority, and the only minority group that any of us can become a member of at any time.
An estimated 2.5 million Americans have an intellectual disability.7 The majority of adults with an intellectual disability are either unemployed or underemployed, despite their ability, desire, and willingness to engage in meaningful work in the community.