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Veterinary college opens radiology unit
MISSISSIPPI STATE -- A generous donation has helped advance the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s ability to diagnose cases and reduce hospital stays.
The veterinary college recently dedicated the Mimi and Russell Gaines Imaging and Diagnostic Unit. The room will house a CT scanner for the college's Animal Health Center. A gift from Russell Gaines outfitted the room in memory of his late wife Mimi, a Starkville radiologist and an MSU alumna.
The imaging method is non-invasive and reveals the specific location of certain problems, making treatment or surgery more precise. CT, X-ray and ultrasound images are stored digitally, providing benefits over traditional film imagery. Some of the benefits include the ability to change the exposure setting or contrast on screen without shooting another image, to transmit an image file electronically across campus or across the country, or to store all of an animal’s records in one digital location.
Contact: Dr. Wayne Groce, (662) 325-5863
