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The centre combines a video bladder test with a brain‑oxygen light test to tell if problems come from the bladder, the brain, or both.

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One scanning system merges a special radioactive picture with a detailed X‑ray image to see inside the body.

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The other scanning system shows how organs function, aiding diagnosis of heart, kidney, hormone and bone conditions.

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Around 5,000 people are expected to use the bladder centre annually, while 600‑700 patients will benefit from the new scans each year.

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Summary

Two advanced scanning machines, one that shows detailed pictures and another that shows how organs work, were installed.

These facilities will help diagnose cancer, heart disease, kidney problems and more, and will serve thousands of patients each year.

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New Words to Learn

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diagnostics
checking how the body works to find problems
bladder
the organ that holds urine
urology
medicine that looks after the bladder and kidneys
video urodynamics
a video test that watches how the bladder fills and empties
near infrared spectroscopy
a safe light test that looks at how the brain uses oxygen
brain mapping
making a picture of brain activity
cerebral blood oxygenation
how much oxygen is in the blood inside the brain
multidisciplinary
involving many different types of doctors
oncology
medicine that treats cancer
hematology
medicine about blood
nephrology
medicine about kidneys
endocrinology
medicine about hormones
orthopaedic
medicine about bones
gastrointestinal
medicine about the stomach and intestines
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