MRI : Science World Report

Feb 19, 2014 12:30 PM EST

Radiation-Free MRI Scans Now Viable to Assess Cancer in Children

Researchers from the Stanford University's School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital discovered that MRI-based imaging techniques may be just as effective as other conventional scanning methods minus the radiation risks that come with cancer detection.

Dec 19, 2013 11:04 AM EST

New Research Uncovers MRI Method to Map MS Progression

Researchers from Western University (WHERE) have uncovered a new approach to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that may help to provide better diagnosing and tracking of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) progression, as well as other neurological disorders. It's called quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM)...

Dec 11, 2013 04:54 PM EST

Nanoscale MRI For Living Cells in Reach with Nanodiamond Quantum Sensors

By exploiting flaws in miniscule diamond fragments, researchers say they have achieved enough coherence of the magnetic moment inherent in these defects to harness their potential for precise quantum sensors in a material that is 'biocompatible'.

Oct 24, 2013 04:43 PM EDT

Better Cheaper MRI Scans: Scientists Replace Toxic Chemicals With Natural Substance

Using an innocuous agent that is already naturally produced in the body, EPFL researchers have developed a breakthrough method that can make contrast-enhanced MRI safer and cheaper.