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Show ? flagman svallovjs tiny radio; part of research experiment -'-i-. t ) ft ,i.B.,, ...r1fr 1 vr - tm mil i.i j The photograph above, taken from the Oak Leaf, a publication publi-cation at the Naval Hospital in Oakland, Calif., shows HN Gary Averett of this city, holding in his hand the tiny radio in a capsule, which he swallowed so that doctors could "tune in" on peristalic action in his stom-ack, stom-ack, as part of an experi-mcnt experi-mcnt at the Naval Hospital i SpriS7'116 Navyman Gary Everett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gim Harris, is doing a big job father a unique way at the Vaval Hospital in Oakland, Calif., according to word received re-ceived here. He recently swallowed a radio ra-dio a very small one of course, it being only about one inch ) Jjng encased in a rubber fin- er purpose of the experiment to study intestinal activity, activ-ity, following intake of various types of food. Averett volunteered to perform per-form the unusual service, The radio on its trip through He corpsman's alimentary can-d can-d broadcasts information on peristalic action, according to a report in a news release published pub-lished at the hospital. ' Navyman Averett, serving vrith the medical corps, is also one of four men at the hos- pital participating in obesity tests and the four have lost 2 200 pounds, todate, according to report. The tests are underway to determine ways of rapid but safe weight loss. Three meth- ods are used total fast, high fat (which seems to accelerate use of one's own fat and cause loss of appetite) and a 1000-calorie 1000-calorie reducing diet. After the ideal weight for the patient is determined by use of a special devise, the reducing begins. Gary graduated from high school and went immedately into the Navy in which he has served three years in June. His wife and baby reside in Calif. |