A Chest X-Ray for myself

Went for my yearly chest x-ray today. Thank God the lung fields are normal. A bit of spinal scoliosis for my poor posture. Time to straighten up and exercise more!

A chest x ray is recommended for people who have symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, chronic cough or fever. The test can help find the cause of these symptoms.

Chest x rays may help diagnose pneumonia, heart failure, lung cancer, lung tissue scarring and other conditions. They are also used to check treatment response.

Sometimes, doctors recommend follow up chest x rays within hours, days, or months of an earlier chest x ray.

Chest x-rays are often done before surgery and during medical check-ups. 

NSAID's GI and CV risks

Talk by Dr. Peter Lin yesterday at Tropicana Grand Ballroom.  When choosing a "pain killer" for joint pain we must remember the potential GI side effects like gastric erosions, ulcers and bleeding.  We must also not forget the potential CV risks, like heart attacks and strokes, that come with some COX-2 inhibitors.  Some recommendations are shown in the picture.

MiGuard struck by lightning

My first smart home alarm system destroyed by lightning. It had voice and intercom. Also managed automatic turning on and off lights while away from home.