Lying perfectly still for an hour in a magnetic resonance imaging machine (MRI) isn’t anyone’s idea of fun. But for some patient populations, such as those suffering from the tremors that come with Parkinson’s disease, it’s practically impossible. Using a $2.1 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a team of […]
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A study reported by Duke University researchers on Protein Density Fat Fraction (PDFF) in MRI liver imaging as a non-invasive way to diagnose non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). That study confirmed its utility but also found that the method was less effective in distinguishing NAFLD from its more advanced cousin, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). In this report, […]
Researchers from the Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP) have found a new method for obtaining high-quality images in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), that requires less contrast medium compared to current contrast medium methods. It is made possible by using an “elastic” protein structure that can absorb dissolved xenon in a self-regulating way. The greater the […]
At some point, all men should be screened for prostate cancer, but those who are most at risk for the condition might no longer need a biopsy and surgery under brand new guidelines from the National Institutes of Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Approximately 100,000 men under biopsies every year because of prostate cancer concerns. […]
Chinese scientists are planning to create the world’s most powerful brain scanner in which they believe could potentially scan the existence of “Human Soul” itself. The billion-yuan MRI machine “will revolutionize brain studies”, a senior scientist working on the project told Chinese media. The facility which will house the super-scanner is still being built […]
A patient in Massachusetts was struck in the head by a high speed laundry hamper after someone left it in the MRI room with metal inside.
A research team from the University at Buffalo figured out a way to make contrast dye from roasted barley, which is much less toxic.
A team of researchers in Turkey found that ultra high field MRI machines release mercury from cavity fillings.
Health professionals are cautioning patients to not wear athletic clothing during an MRI scan.
To better cope with the stress and anxiety of the patients most facilities use anesthesia for pediatric scans.
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