Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Quick answer: a brain MRI (also called a head MRI) uses a strong magnet and radio waves, not radiation, to […]

Quick answer: in most cases, yes. Joint replacements, plates, screws and dental work are generally not a safety problem, and […]

Quick answer: an MRI is loud because powerful electrical currents switch on and off inside coils within the scanner. In […]

Quick answer: feeling anxious in an MRI is very common, but most claustrophobic patients complete their scan. Tell the imaging […]

Quick answer: an MRI with contrast includes an injection of a gadolinium-based agent into a vein, which makes certain tissues […]

What to Expect During an MRI: A Technologist Explains Step by Step Quick answer: an MRI is painless and does […]

Quick answer: for most MRI scans you can eat, drink and take your usual medications. Wear comfortable clothes with no […]