Functional MRI uses the principle of nuclear magnetic resonance, which is a physical phenomenon wherein certain atomic nuclei present in a strong stationary magnetic field selectively absorb very high ...

A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan can be quick, sometimes taking as little as 15 minutes. However, it may take longer depending on the number of images that need to be taken, the part of your ...

Theory, design, and applications of pulse sequences and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. This is a project based course in the use of MRI for imaging living tissue. The flexibility of MRI to determine ...

Doctors may use an MRI scan to detect a brain aneurysm in specific cases. MRI scans and other imaging techniques can help detect a brain aneurysm and reveal its shape and precise location. A brain ...

Heart MRI scans help create a detailed picture of the heart and surrounding blood vessels. A doctor can use this image to find and diagnose any potential issues. A heart MRI scan, which doctors may ...

Medical professionals can use an MRI to examine the structure and function of your liver. MRIs are highly accurate and don’t use radiation. However, they can be expensive and not everyone is a ...

A study published in the journal JAMA Neurology is reporting promising results testing the world’s first portable MRI machine in a real-world intensive care setting. The groundbreaking device ...

Raymond Damadian, M.D. died at age 86 this past August, an event which received little attention. So, who was he and why should we care? In brief, he made the discovery that is the basis for magnetic ...