Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Paper Summary:

The paper examines pathologies and diagnosis discovered through the use of MRI. According to the paper, research has found that MRI's can be used to diagnose various ailments and illnesses in the body, including the early stages of lung and breast cancer. Such diagnoses could potentially save millions of lives.

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Introduction
Pathologies and Diagnosis discovered through the use of MRI
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"In addition to pancreatic cancer and brain abnormalities MRI's can now be used to detect track inhaled or dissolved gases in the body. According to Kadlecek (2002) methods to examine the localized changes or abnormalities in lung structure and function were difficult to come by. The two most common types of diagnostic tools are spirometry which is the measurement of exhaled air volume and the speed at which it is expelled and the other diagnostic tool is chest x-rays, both conventional x-rays and those performed with CT scans (Kadlecek 2002). However when Helium-3 polarizers, are used in combination with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), it can also be used as a diagnostic tool and permit the microscopic examination of lung structure and localized studies of lung function, which were not previously possible (Kadlecek 2002). "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Price, J.H. Breast Cancer Best Seen by MRI; Imaging Aids Women at Risk. (2004, September 16). The Washington Times, p. A06.
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