General Electric Is Developing a New Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)device

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Essay

General Electric is developing a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)device to be marketed to family practice physicians. These new machines will be much smaller and less expensive than the existing MRI machines now in most hospitals. What factors will probably affect the diffusion of these new machines?

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Definitions:

Percussing

A method in medical examinations where the surface of the body is tapped lightly to evaluate the condition of the organs underneath.

Abdominal Musculature

Refers to the muscles found in the abdomen area, responsible for posture, movement, and the protection of internal organs.

Obese Patient

An individual who has an excessive amount of body fat, often defined by a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher.

Percussion

A diagnostic technique used in medicine involving the tapping of the body's surface to assess the condition of the organs underneath.