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How MRI With Contrast Works

Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD Key Takeaways An MRI with contrast uses a special dye to make blood vessels, organs, ...
I was lying on a table for a MRI dye scan at Johnson Memorial Health and, as one does, making small talk with the MRI scan nurse expert. After setting me up with a warmed blanket, she professionally ...
This guide to MRI for kids helps parents and caregivers understand what to expect during a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) ...
A chemical injected before MRI scans to help create sharper images may cause some patients to experience a potentially deadly complication in rare cases, a new study suggests. Researchers from the ...
A shoulder arthrogram is a technique that uses contrast dye to identify specific shoulder injuries. It’s used in X-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans to highlight areas of soft tissue damage. It’s very ...
In a world first, University of Ottawa scientists have introduced a metal-free MRI dye capable of mapping kidney function with unprecedented accuracy. This technique will modernize urology, allow for ...
Magnetic resonance imaging, known as MRI, is a painless and safe scan. It is used to diagnose a wide range of problems or monitor recovery from surgery. It does not use radiation, and there is no ...