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 ...

A twist on magnetic resonance imaging that does not require gadolinium contrast appears to be as effective as standard imaging at detecting prostate cancers, according to a new study in JAMA. Experts ...

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Doctors often use MRI scans as an important step in determining the stage of cervical cancer. Knowing the stage can help them identify whether someone is a good candidate for surgery or if a different ...

MRIs are an effective diagnostic tool for pituitary tumors. Although MRI scans can miss very small tumors, newer machines are better equipped to detect them. Most pituitary tumors are noncancerous, or ...

Most of us are familiar with magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. The MRI is a noninvasive medical imaging test that produces detailed images of internal structures in the human body, including the ...

Curious about what happens after your doctor refers you for an imaging test? Discover why referrals are essential, who interprets your scans, and how to access your results.

Thousands of heart patients could be spared "risky" invasive tests - thanks to an MRI scan breakthrough. The step forward - hailed as a "game changer" - means doctors may soon be able to tell just how ...

CURRENTLY, ROUTINE CANCER screenings only cover a small slice of cancers. For men in the US, there are guideline-backed screening tests for just two cancers: colorectal and lung cancer (lung ...

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