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Advantage of MRI

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  Radiologists employ magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a medical imaging technology to create images of the body's architecture and physiological functions. Strong magnetic fields, magnetic field gradients, and radio waves are used in MRI scanners to provide pictures of the body's organs. MRI differs from CT and PET scans in that it does not utilize X-rays or ionizing radiation. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) has several medical uses, including MRI. NMR may also be utilized for imaging in other NMR applications, such as NMR spectroscopy. In hospitals and clinics, MRI is often utilized for illness staging, diagnosis, and follow-up. MRI offers superior contrast in pictures of soft tissues, such as those in the brain or abdomen, then CT does. Though "Open" MRI designs mostly alleviate this, they may be seen by patients as less pleasant because of the often long and noisier measurements with the subject in a long, restricting tube. Additionally, the presence of i...

X-ray vs CT Scan: Difference, Pros, and Cons

An x-ray scan, commonly known as radiography, is a diagnostic imaging method that creates pictures of bones and shows the skeletal structure in clear detail. Other imaging procedures, like CT scans, also employ x-rays to reveal the bones in even more detail, but they are more expensive and expose the patient to more radiation. An x-ray machine fires an x-ray beam through the body to create a picture. Due to the abundance of calcium in bones, the beam does not penetrate bone tissue. The film is then affected by the passing beam, creating a picture of the bones. An x-ray image's darker and brighter parts correspond to the amount of radiation that was absorbed by the tissues as opposed to going through to the film. The Pros of an X-ray include: 1. Easy to use: Most hospitals have this technology and in case of an emergency, it can be done easily 2. Medium Image Quality 3. Cheaper 4. For treating bone fractures 5. Non-invasive procedure The Cons of an X-ray include: ...