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TIL that in the past decade, some obese patients were sent to zoos for MRI and CT scans because standard hospital machines couldn't accommodate their weight. Zoos have larger scanners designed for... (www.thehastingscenter.org)

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The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/Patient-Freedom-9284 on 2025-03-03 13:01:57.

Original Title: TIL that in the past decade, some obese patients were sent to zoos for MRI and CT scans because standard hospital machines couldn't accommodate their weight. Zoos have larger scanners designed for big animals, making them a practical solution in these cases.

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