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Dr. Raymond Damadian, a physician and scientist, toiled for years trying to produce a machine that could noninvasively scan the body with the use of magnets. Along with some graduate students, he constructed a superconducting magnet and fashioned a coil of antenna wires. Since no one wanted to be the first one in this contraption, Damadian volunteered to be the first patient.
When he climbed in, however, nothing happened. Damadian was looking at years wasted on a failed invention, but one of his colleagues bravely suggested that he might be too big for the machine. A svelte graduate student volunteered to give it a try, and on July 3, 1977, the first MRI exam was performed on a human being. It took almost five hours to produce one image, and that original machine, named the "Indomitable," is now owned by the Smithsonian Institution.
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What type of technology would allow you to see the soft tissue of the brain?
An MRI scanner.
What should I know before buying a MRI scanner?
Before buying a MRI scanner you will want to know how much you have to spend, what features you are desiring and which models have those features, what will the scanner be used for (extremities, head, full body), what are the dimensions of the room it will be used in and what are the reviews/ratings/reliability of the various brands/models.
What is a MRI scanner?
magnetic resonance imaging system.
Will the MRI scanner help everyone?
28 st
What hospital in the San Fernando valley has an MRI scanner?
The Providence Saint Joseph Outpatient Diagnostic Center has an MRI scanner. For more information, you can call (818) 8435111
Will an mri dectect a torn ratator cuff?
It depends, an mri will only detect it if the scanner is in the shoulder region
What does radio frequency shielding do for mri's magnetic field?
RF Shielding actually has little to do with the magnetic field generated by an MRI Scanner. The purpose of The RF Shielding installed in an MRI exam room is to prevent radio frequency interference from entering into the MRI Scanner and causing image quality degradation.
Why is it important to close your eyes before entering an MRI scanner?
It isn't.
Will a MRI work without a magnet?
No. Put simply, an MRI scanner utilised radio waves and a magnetic field. Without a magnet, there is no magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
How much does a bladder scanner cost?
It will depend upon the Scanner. Ultra sound scanner will cost 30 to 40K and CT or MRI scanner a few million Pounds maybe more
Can you have a MRI with harrington rods in lumbar spine?
Yes you can have an MRI with Harrinton rod in your lumbar spine. Harrington rods are made of titanium making it safe to enter an MRI Scanner.
How much does an MRI scanner cost to buy?
More than 1 million.
