This robotic CT scanner is made for horses, but it could revolutionize human scanning too
If you’ve ever had a full body medical scan, you probably remember the claustrophobia of sliding on your back into a tight-fitting tube. It’s not a pleasant experience for humans, but for horses the process is so uncomfortable that it requires heavy anesthetics. That’s why the Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has developed a new imaging system that will scan horses while they are awake and standing, to avoid trauma and detect internal issues sooner.
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Dr. Wise's Take
I just love it when Veterinary Medicine and Technology come together! It is such a natural collaboration as both fields require thinking outside the box. Penn Vet just unveiled a Robotic CT Scanner for AWAKE, STANDING, HORSES! Now how nice is that? Well Done!
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