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Computed Tomography
Backgrounders
Learn about the history, function, uses, benefits and risks of computed tomography (CT) as a medical imaging technology.
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Linda Kaleis
Lead Data Scientist
Linda Kaleis is the Lead Data Scientist for MEMOTEXT, located in Ontario.
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Dino Pulerà
Scientific and Medical Illustrator, Art Director
Dino Pulerà is a Scientific and Medical Illustrator and Art Director for Artery Studios.
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How Can Your Doctor Use the Data in You?
STEM Explained
Scientists are training artificial intelligence to diagnose injuries using x-rays and other medical imagery of you (and millions of others). What improvements and other changes might this bring to the health care system?
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A Taste of Heavy Metal
STEM Explained
Heavy metal is a term for some toxic chemical elements. They can cause problems like bioaccumulation, but are useful in nuclear medicine and medical imaging.
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Michael Loder
Career Profiles
General Manager & Biomedical Engineering Technologist
Michael Loder is a General Manager & Biomedical Engineering Technologist for Biolantic Services Inc.