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Radiology, Blood Pressure, Hearing (1957)
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Radiology, blood pressure, and hearing will be explored on the first program in the current 'World of Medicine' educational television series which will debut on (channel, date, time). The careful technique employed by a radiologist as he examines patients with x-ray and fluoroscope will be demonstrated, along with an analysis of an x-ray by the radiologist and a practicing physician. "The miracle of hearing is graphically presented as the viewer sees the inside of a human ear as it functions in hearing. Also included in this first program is an animated film which describes the fenestration operation which opens a door into the inner ear through surgery. "'World of Medicine,' the first production of the recently-formed Organization of National Support of Educational Television (ONSET), was made possible by a public service grant from Schering Corporation, Bloomfield, N.J. pharmaceutical manufacturer. "Other programs in the 'World of Medicine' educational television series will be seen on (channel, date, time)."-- episode description from accompanying material. The program opens with host Ken Lording welcoming the audience to the program. The first segment of the program focuses on…
Directors & creators
Chicago Educational Television Association
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, Radiology, Blood pressure, Hearing, Medicine, Medical research, X-rays, Fluoroscopy, Educational television, 1950s history, Medical diagnostics, Radiologists, Kidneys, Gallbladder, Intestinal tract, Medical imaging, Health education, Physicians, Patient care, Medical technology, Public health, Human anatomy, Diagnostic imaging, Medical history, Clinical diagnosis, Sphygmomanometer
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