I'm one of millions who has reason to be grateful for Dr Edelstein's work and this page reminds me that the technology we use is the product of people with values and feelings. Lovely page.
Myself as well, I have been spending time inside an MRI machine lately. Wonderful to read this on the person to whom I am very grateful. A life well lived.
I worked in the same department with him at Hopkins over the past number of years. He was honestly one of the most interesting people I have ever met. He had interests in so many different areas (not just MRI).
Bill was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer, in spite of having been a lifelong non-smoker
Sorry to hear of Mr. Edelstein's passing - his developments in MRI will likely improve the quality of life of millions of people as well as save countless lives.
One thing to consider since he developed lung cancer despite not having ever smoked is that your family may be one of the 3%-8% in the U.S. impacted by a genetic disorder called Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.
It is a common genetic disorder in European-derived people but is often undiagnosed despite the people having it being diagnosed with other diseases like emphysema, COPD, lung cancer, etc that A1AD is a risk factor for.
Thank you Jean. All I can add is 'Happy Fathers Day'. I pray (despite being agnostic) that i never have to use your dads invention. But grateful that I could. If need be.
