Head position during brain and inner ear MRI can create artifacts that impact interpretation and patient comfort

Dark, diamond-shaped spots in inner ear magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are not always signs of pathological ...

99% of adults over 40 have shoulder “abnormalities” on an MRI, study finds

Up to a third of people worldwide have shoulder pain; it’s one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints. But medical ...
Yahoo

Will An MRI Scan Show Nerve Damage? Here’s What Doctors Look For

While often considered the go-to imaging tool, a standard MRI scan offers an incredibly detailed view of soft tissues, including the spine, discs and surrounding nerves. It is exceptionally effective ...
Prevention

I Tried Prenuvo’s Celebrity-Loved Full Body MRI Scan—Here’s What It Found

I’ve always believed in being proactive about my health, but like most people, I usually only see a doctor when something feels wrong or if I’m overdue for an annual exam. That changed when I learned ...
Medscape

First Scan for Suspected Axial Spondyloarthritis: X-rays, MRI, or CT?

BARCELONA, Spain — Data from a prospective imaging study question the use of x-ray radiography first in the diagnostic workup of patients with suspected axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), a practice ...
Healthline

How to Prepare for Your MRI

MRI preparation depends on the type of scan, the area of your body being scanned, and whether the scan requires contrast dye. It’s important to discuss prep with your doctor beforehand. In rare, ...