Atherosclerosis in Mummies
August 6, 2009
The pathogenesis of atherosclerosis has experienced a remarkable evolution in the 20th century. However, this disease has a long history: studies of Egyptian mummies have shown traces of atherosclerosis in mummies’ arteries. Nevertheless, it was not a common disease in antiquity. It started to gain importance as people survived early mortality caused by infectious diseases and, as many societies adopted unhealthy dietary habits which would induce development of atherosclerosis.
You can learn more about the history of atherosclerosis at:
The history of coronary heart disease. Berkeley, University of California Press, by J. O. Leibowitz
Carotid Imaging Modalities
August 5, 2009
Do you want to know more about carotid imaging and atherosclerosis? I found this very interesting power point presentation made by Kyle Boyce about carotid imaging modalities.
radiology.med.sc.edu/Carotid%20Imaging%20Modalities.ppt
The mystery of the human body
August 5, 2009
It’s a miracle that, such a complex structure works well!!
I’d like to be able to understand the mechanisms that make it work, so that, when it does not work well, one could do something to fix it. Here it is when health comes into place.
Health is the well-functioning of the human body, physiologically and psychologically speaking. And… healthcare is the art of keeping the body working well.
I like to contribute to healthcare in my professional life, by taking part in innovative and advanced ways (medical devices, software, imaging) to improve people’s quality of life and/or their chances of survival.
The aspect that also passionates me is the mystery, the complexity of the human body, so difficult to control… Each person is different and there are so many variables that play a role in keeping the whole together, that there is no off-the-shelf solution, it keeps being a constant challenge.
