MRIs do not use ionizing radiation, so there is no issue of raising cancer risk. Is MRI harmful for brain? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain is a safe and painless test that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of the brain and theRead More →
MRI shows a high diagnostic accuracy for detecting recurring STS in the long term, with a high sensitivity (92%) and specificity (98%). What tests are done to diagnose sarcoma? Some tests, such as X-rays, are better for seeing bone problems. Other tests, such as MRI, are better for seeing connectiveRead More →
There are no known side effects from an MRI scan. Patients with claustrophobia or anxiety may be given a sedative medicine to relax during the process and any medication can have side effects. Can MRI contrast make you feel weird? Side effects of gadolinium-based contrast agents are often mild. TheRead More →
MRI uses magnetic fields to detect subtle changes in the content of brain tissue. One effect of stroke is the slowing of water movement, called diffusion, through the damaged brain tissue, and MRI can show this type of damage within the first hour after the stroke symptoms start. Can youRead More →
You need to arrive 2.5 hours before the actual MRI Enterography exam in order to drink an oral contrast called VoLumen. MRI staff will begin giving you this oral contrast in 30-minute intervals. As you drink, you may feel full and have to go to the bathroom. What does anRead More →