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Show DECEMBER 8, 1987 D Lunch slated Humana adds unclear tedisJ LAYTON Nuclear medicine continues to gain in importance in our nuclear age, although there remains a growing shortage of registered technologists. Rick Davis, chief radiology technologist at Humana Hospital Davis North, says some physicians jokingly refer to nuclear medicine as unclear medicine due to the color shadings appearing on medical computer screens. But nuclear medicine is not unclear at all if reviewed by a board eligible and certified radiologist, he says. Nuclear medicine is a valuable tool for the physician and reduces stress in the patient. However, many of the original nuclear medicine technicians are now nearing retirement and the universities cannot meet the demand for new replacements. Currently, for instance, Weber State College is only graduating three technologists per year. One of these Weber State graduates is Jeff Jones, a certified nuclear medicine technologist who conducts most of the nuclear studies at Davis North. he Nuclear studies are becoming more common-place,- " Not do studies crucial such information, says. only provide but they can often reduce the need for other more invasive tests. If a nuclear medicine study of the heart, for instance, shows that a patients disease is not as advanced as first assumed, then the physician may decide against the need for a more invasive heart catheter test. Nuclear medicine and the allied use of computer imaging has been around since the 1960s but has recently experienced dramatic improvements. Still, the concept remains the same. A radioactive isotope tagged to specific substances is injected in the patients vein. The isotope is carried through the blood stream, finally concentrating in a patients vein. The isotope is carried through the blood stream, finally concentrating in a specific organ while basically bypassing other parts of the body. Through the use of computers, the technologist and radiologist can view the blood flow around and through the organ, allowing a determination of the type of disease process. The computer screen identifies hot spots and cold spots, areas where the organ shows increased or decreased blood supply and function. While heart, bone, liver, lung and thyroid studies are the most common at Davis North, radioactive isotopes can also be tagged for the stomach, spleen, brain and bile systems. Nuclear medicine does not show the anatomy, says Jones. What it shows is how a particular organ is working. For the patients comfort, the tests can be conducted in a painless manner with little patient preparation, and on the computer we can view a specific organ from a variety of different angles. Using one of the isotopes (thallium), the physician can see the actual operation of the heart muscle, indicating whether the patient is suffering from a decreased blood flow (angina) or an actual death of part of the heart muscle (infarction). If infarction is indicated, a physican will normally ask that a heart catheter be used to study the actual blood vessels. Its an exciting but exacting field, says Jones, and one that will continue to grow in importance as a diagnostic tool for physicians. Jones is a graduate of Layton High School and the Weber State College program for radiologic technologies. He is certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. bers. For reservations call Harriet 1 or Louise Taylor, Lee, Auditions set The Davis Academy for Gifted and Talented Entertainers will hold auditions on Dec. 14 at 3:30 p.m. at Knowlton School for the production of the Wizard of Oz. The production will be held in May at Davis High School. AGATE is an after school program for students grades There will be a fee for those making the s. AGATE is an after-schoprog-Mr7 or Cynthia Brown, Braden Bell Students will need a short poem or reading for the audition. Be prepared to learn a dance and a song. (AGATE) 4-- 6. ol 451-222- 451-728- 9. patient at Humana Hospital Davis North relaxes while Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jeff Jones scans computer screen results. The monthly meeting of the e activities Activities at the Silver Age in- clude: Free trip to Wendover, Silver Smith-Stat- e Line on Dec. 14. Buses are filling fast so call now for reservations. The traditional Christmas dinner at the Silver Age will be served Dec. 22. Limited seating is available so get your reservations in Treats for now by calling everyone! Christmas Eve brunch will be served at 10 a.m. on Dec. 24. Reservations are required. The center will close at noon on Dec. 24 and will be closed Dec. 25th. Merry Christmas to all! Menus for the week of Dec. 14 include: Monday, Dec. 14, baked ham, hash browns mixed 546-220- veggies, whole wheat rolls, orange slices, sugar cookie and milk. Tuesday, Dec. 15, combo pizza, tossed salad fruit, mar- icing and ble cake milk. Wednesday, Dec. 16, shredded beef burrito lettuce, buttered corn, parkerhouse rolls mixed fruit pineapple Friday, Dec. 18, beef stew, toasted cheese sandwich, lettuce and tomato salad, fruited jello gingersnaps and milk. Nov. 16, 1987 Troy and Angie Dark, West Point, girl Stacy and Cayalee Buckley, Layton, boy Nov. 11, 1987 Ken and Rhonda Aragon, Clearfield, Jay and Michelle Hess, Farmington, Jon and Came Green, Layton, girl Nov. 17, 1987 Nov. 18, 1987 CfiRl STMAS WOtlDERLMg COME SEE OUR ridgy. 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Nutcrackers German 10 e i 8 Taiwan ih, Nutcrackers 1 12 Price Musical Dog Plays 18 Tunes 12 Regular $19.98 21 Account International 412 So. 425 W., Bountiful (Across from Hermans) til Christmas 1 Open Saturdays ) PET SHOP PET SHOP Dog Beds and Carriers Cockatiels 10 10 Off 9-- h Star off PET SHOP Indnn Painted Wood Turlies Sew-A- rt 1 em- ployees. It will also be the Christmas social and everyone is asked to bring one wrapped white elephant gift marked either as him or her. Refreshments will follow. Merry Christmas to all. Garden 500 W., Bountiful Nov. 10, 1987 Verl and Natasha Van Weerd, Clearfield, girl Richard and Denise Mealy, Clinton, boy DUTCH BOY CARPET CLEANERS and banana, filled cookie and milk. Thursday, Dec. 17, chicken patty whipped potatoes, parslied carrots, whole wheat rolls, cherry shortcake with topping and milk. Layton Chapter of NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees) will meet at 1:15 p.m. on Dec. 14 in the Layton City Conference Room. Guest speaker will be Senator Haven J. Barlow to talk on the question of state income tax on retirement income and other mea- 1. tZrea Birtfis Nov. 14, 1987 NARFEtomeet A Wo Nov. 12, 1987 544-899- 731-148- 2. so-call-ed girl girl The Federal Womens Club Christmas Luncheon Party is set for Dec. 12 at 12:30 p.m. at the Oakridge Country Club, 1492 W. Shepard Lane, Farmington. Harried Lee is hostess, assisted by other club officers and mem- Off g |
