MRI To Help In Treatment Of Injured Sea Turtle
An MRI was done on a sea turtle Sunday morning after it got struck by a vessel. After an unfortunate accident, a sea turtle got an MRI done at the Sentara Advanced Imaging Center at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on Sunday. A team from the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program brought the 60-pound sea […]
FDA approves MRI-based Treatment For Parkinson’s
Boston Scientific has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a deep brain stimulation system that uses MRI imaging. The technology will be used in a full-body magnetic resonance imaging environment. Deep brain stimulation is designed to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease by delivering targeted electrical stimulation in the brain to provide […]
History of MRI
MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, uses strong magnetic fields to change the spin of atoms in our bodies. Radio signals detect these tiny changes. MRI computers process this information and construct images of soft tissues inside the body, from the brain to blood vessels. An advantage of MRI is it is virtually harmless to the patient because, unlike CT […]
How Long Does An MRI Take?
The scan can take between 10 minutes to over an hour to complete. This depends on the part of the body being imaged and what type of MRI is required to show the information. Before the scan begins, the radiographer will tell you how long the scan takes, so you know what to expect. Occasionally, […]
Scientists Make MRI Practical for Breast Cancer Screening
Breast cancer is usually spotted using mammography, a process that delivers a good deal of dangerous X-ray radiation. MRI is a safer imaging modality that can produce higher resolution images, but it suffers from a few limitations that have kept it as a marginal tool in breast cancer screening and diagnosis. One issue is that […]
AffordableMRI.com Earns MRI Accreditation by IAC
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an extremely useful diagnostic imaging tool, performed on an estimated 10 million patients annually in the United States, enabling interpreting physicians to visualize the structure and function of the body. As it provides detailed images of the soft tissue of the body, MRI is especially helpful in diagnosing related neurological, […]
Advanced MRI Scan May Help Predict Stroke-Related Dementia
According to new research published in Stroke, a journal of the American Stroke Association, an advanced MRI brain scan in patients with stroke-related small vessel disease helped predict memory and dementia issues. Small blood vessel disease occurs after a stroke or other condition damages the blood vessels in the brain. This condition causes issues with […]
Mini-MRI Helps Diagnose Knee Injuries Faster
A new “mini-MRI” prototype has been developed by scientists at Imperial College London. The scanner is designed to improve how doctors diagnose and treat knee injuries. Research published on the new design mentions how the mini-MRI produces more accurate and crisper images of the anatomical structure of the knee versus a traditional MRI scan. The scanner […]
MRI vs. Ultrasound for Bone, Muscle, and Joints
When pain and other symptoms arise from issues with your musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and joints) your doctor might order an imaging test to find the problem. Technology allows for multiple ways to look inside the body; X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and ultrasounds. Depending on the issue and the source of pain, […]
Heart MRI Provides Accurate Diagnoses of Cardiovascular Disease
According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, an MRI of the heart is an effective method in diagnosing cardiovascular disease. The study also showed that a heart MRI can “improve diagnosis and treatment” for those suffering from chest pain. A heart MRI is non-invasive and provide total visuals of the cardiovascular system […]