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Even with fancy imaging techniques, the autopsy is still the best way to find out what's going on inside of us. Take a tour through five different hearts to see what we can learn from our organs.
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Add CommentIf we got visuals like this on ourselves from a checkup, we'd probably take better care of ourselves. Lab test data, x-rays etc are too indirect. Maybe medical imaging should think a bit more on using their tools in a preventitive medicine way.
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisMaybe it’s just me but that “teasing me” comment made me cringe a bit. I pictured him looking at me with an evil grin while rubbing his hands together saying “welcome to my home sit, rest a while and have something to eat while I get your room ready.You must stay the night".
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