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MRI scans and stroke treatment go hand in hand, more so now than ever. A recent trial study is pointing to new ways cutting-edge imaging technology can save lives in cases of stroke. Response time after a stroke is incredibly important. In the past, patients who suffered ischemic stroke only had about six hours to […]
While MRI scans are among the safest diagnostic imaging procedures available, patients must avoid wearing certain clothes during the procedure — and it turns out that some types of yoga pants may be among them. In rare cases, patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans have been burned by yoga pants and other athleisure wear […]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently finalized a plan to cover magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans for patients with pacemakers. Historically, the CMS has not covered these scans out of a concern that the strong magnets could damage or disrupt the devices. However, recent evidence from large studies prove that MRI scans […]
The best way to catch prostate cancer early could be entirely noninvasive, radiation-free, and low in cost. Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a targeted biopsy is more effective than the current standard — transrectal ultrasonography–guided biopsy — in detecting prostate cancer. That’s according to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine. The […]
Not so long ago, the medical community believed that once you get a pacemaker implanted, MRI scans were off limits for the rest of your life. You’d just have to make do with other imaging modalities, like X-rays. There are even reports of surgeons removing implanted medical devices, completing an MRI scan, and then replacing […]
So your doctor has ordered a breast MRI. Why? And what can you expect on the day of your appointment? First off, take a deep breath. MRIs of the breast are a common diagnostic procedure, and many women find them more comfortable than the more familiar mammogram. We’ll start with a bit of good news: […]
Sports injuries are unfortunately common, and their treatment often begins with diagnostic imaging. But why do some doctors order an X-ray for your knee injury or your ankle sprain, while others order an MRI, and yet another might ask for both? All imaging modalities have their strengths and weaknesses. Doctors weigh these against potential benefits […]
It appears that MRI scans provide more accurate imaging than X-rays for children with certain types of neck injuries. New research from the Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne, Australia suggests that X-ray imaging is more likely to miss low-impact neck injuries in children, while also showing abnormalities that MRI scans later cleared. And while doctors […]
When you schedule an MRI, there isn’t too much you need to do to prepare for it. When you arrive at the scan site, you’ll be given a gown to change into, then escorted into the MR system room; it’s simple. You’ll remove all metal objects, like jewelry, from your body. The MRI technician will […]
Mammograms are the most common breast cancer screening tests currently available, but they aren’t the only test used for detection and diagnosis. Breast MRI scans also play a role in locating and treating breast cancer (and so do breast ultrasounds, but that’s a subject for another blog post). It’s not that one imaging modality is […]