Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 7, 2025

Author Spotlight: Advancing Labor Management Through Electromyometrial Imaging for Understanding Uterine Contractions
08:07

Author Spotlight: Advancing Labor Management Through Electromyometrial Imaging for Understanding Uterine Contractions

Published on: May 26, 2023

1.1K

Donning the Imaging Gown: Enchanting the Ill and Pregnant Body in Art

Darian Goldin Stahl

    Perspectives in Biology and Medicine
    |November 11, 2024
    PubMed

    The hospital gown is a particularly charged article of clothing. For the chronically ill and disabled, the ritual of donning the gown signals a change of identity from "person" to "patient." This essay chronicles the metamorphosis of a standard hospital gown into a work of wearable art that showcases the glittering pregnant body. Rather than thinly shrouding nakedness, this gown reveals the nude, gravid, and disabled figure as not only worthy of artistic concentration, but full of wonder and enchantment. This work emerges from the author's decade-long collaborative practice with her sister, Devan Stahl, as her experiences living under the medical gaze are compounded in the pursuit of motherhood. The Imaging Gown takes up past and present visual cultures of medicine and re-presents them with sublime sensibilities that affirm the patient perspective.

    More Related Videos

    Is My Mouse Pregnant? High-Frequency Ultrasound Assessment02:39

    Is My Mouse Pregnant? High-Frequency Ultrasound Assessment

    Published on: March 18, 2021

    7.1K
    Comprehensive Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Safety of Placenta-Targeted Drug Delivery Using Three Complementary Methods09:04

    Comprehensive Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Safety of Placenta-Targeted Drug Delivery Using Three Complementary Methods

    Published on: September 10, 2018

    9.7K

    Related Concept Videos

    Imaging Studies I: CT and MRI01:14

    Imaging Studies I: CT and MRI

    Introduction: MRI and CT scans are crucial advancements in medical imaging techniques, playing a vital role in diagnosing conditions related to the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Each scan serves distinct purposes, targets specific areas, and requires unique nursing duties.
    Description of the Procedures
    Computed Tomography (CT) scan:
    Computed Tomography (CT) scans use X-ray technology to generate detailed images of bones, organs, and tissues. During the scan, the patient lies on a moving table...
    197
    X-ray Imaging01:24

    X-ray Imaging

    German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen (1845–1923) was experimenting with electrical current when he discovered that a mysterious and invisible "ray" would pass through his flesh but leave an outline of his bones on a screen coated with a metal compound. In 1895, Röntgen made the first durable record of the internal parts of a living human: an "X-ray" image (as it came to be called) of his wife’s hand. Scientists worldwide quickly began their own experiments with...
    5.4K
    Radiological Investigation I: X-ray and CT01:30

    Radiological Investigation I: X-ray and CT

    Radiological investigations, including X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans, are critical for diagnosing and evaluating various medical conditions. These imaging techniques provide valuable insights into the body's internal structures, aiding in the detection of abnormalities, assessment of disease progression, and development of treatment strategies. This article delves into two primary radiological investigations, chest X-rays and CT scans, outlining their purpose, procedures, and...
    214
    Ultrasound I: Abdominal Ultrasonography01:20

    Ultrasound I: Abdominal Ultrasonography

    Introduction:
    Abdominal ultrasonography, commonly known as abdominal ultrasound, is a vital, non-invasive medical imaging technique widely used in healthcare.
    Procedure:
    This diagnostic tool allows the clinician to visually inspect internal structures within the abdomen, including vital organs such as the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, and spleen.
    The abdominal ultrasound process begins with applying a special gel to the patient's skin over the abdomen. This gel enhances the...
    180
    Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System III: X-Ray01:20

    Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System III: X-Ray

    The most common cardiovascular diagnostic test is an X-ray. It produces images of the heart, blood vessels, and adjacent structures.
    Definition and Purpose
    An X-ray, or radiograph, is a non-invasive method that uses ionizing radiation to take images of internal structures. It is mainly used in cardiac imaging to examine the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels, aiming to identify abnormalities in the heart's size, shape, and position, such as heart failure, congenital defects, and vascular...
    145
    Imaging Studies III: Gastrointestinal Motility Studies and Virtual Colonoscopy01:26

    Imaging Studies III: Gastrointestinal Motility Studies and Virtual Colonoscopy

    This lesson explores three gastrointestinal imaging techniques: radionuclide testing, colonic transit studies, and virtual colonoscopy.
    Radionuclide Testing
    Radionuclide testing is a sophisticated medical technique for assessing gastrointestinal motility. It focuses on gastric emptying and colonic transit time. Radioactive markers track the movement of food through the digestive system, providing insights into gastrointestinal disorders.
    In gastric emptying studies, a meal's liquid and...
    51