Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a technique that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create cross-sectional images of the head and body. A physician can use these detailed, clear images to identify and diagnose a wide range of conditions.

Follow the links below to find information about magnetic resonance imaging or MRIs.

Reviewed November 2007

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Title:   Cardiac MRI (Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a diagnostic technique that uses harmless radio waves rather than x-rays to create images. Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) imaging is currently the most accurate and reproducible technique for imaging of the heart due to its outstanding image resolution and intrinsic tissue contrast.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   MRCP is a technique for viewing the bile ducts, the pancreatic duct and the gallbladder using MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   MRI scan: magnetic resonance imaging
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a painless test used to view the inside of the body without using X-rays. It uses a large magnet, safe, low-energy radio waves and a computer to produce 2- or 3-dimensional pictures.
Date:   Oct 2004
Title:   Magnetic resonance angiography of the cerebrovascular system
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Arterial blood flow is not shown clearly by magnetic resonance imaging, but it can be revealed by magnetic resonance angiography. This technique manipulates the signal from blood so that the vessels are distinguished from the surrounding tissues.
Date:   Dec 2001
Title:   Magnetic resonance image (MRI) guided cryotherapy
Publisher:   Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
Description:   ASERNIP-S has performed a prioritising summary on magnetic resonance image (MRI) guided cryotherapy.
Date:   Jun 2006
Title:   Diagnostic tests: Emerging indications for magnetic resonance imaging in neuroradiology
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The main strength of magnetic resonance imaging is its inherently superior soft tissue contrast because of its ability to image many different tissue characteristics.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   MRI scan
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a scan used for a medical imaging procedure. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to take pictures of the body's interior. An MRI is used to investigate or diagnose conditions (for example tumours) that affect the soft tissues of the body.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Notes to radiologists assessing Gaucher Disease patients with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Recommendations for doctors and radiologists assessing patients with Type 1 Gaucher Disease using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Date:   Jan 2005
Title:   Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Medicare Eligible Units as at May 2008
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   A list of medicare eligible units for Magnetic Resonance Imaging and their locations.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Cholangiography
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Cholangiography is an examination that uses X-rays and contrast medium (dye) to view your bile ducts.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   MRI scan
Publisher:   The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Description:   Magnetic Resonance Imaging uses a very powerful magnet and radio waves to produce images of any part of the body. This fact sheet explains what happens before, during and after the scan.
Date:   Aug 1999
Title:   Guidelines for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) assessment of Gaucher disease in adults
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Gaucher Disease Advisory Committee (GDAC) has asked that the following information be forwarded to treating doctors of Gaucher patients to assist in the assessment of these patients by radiologists following an MRI.
Date:   May 2006
Title:   Media release. Expansion of Medicare-eligible MRI services
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Australian Government has confirmed the locations for the 2007-08 expansion of Medicare-eligible Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Media release. Medicare-eligible MRI unit for Bundaberg
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon announced that a Medicare-eligible magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) service will be provided in Bundaberg, Queensland.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Clinical role of cerebrovascular imaging
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Stroke is the third commonest cause of death and a major contributor to long-term disability in Australia. Until about 20 years ago, our ability to investigate patients with stroke was limited. Since then there have been remarkable advances in the development of non-invasive cerebrovascular neuroimaging.
Date:   Dec 2001
Title:   Transcranial ultrasound - clinical applications in cerebral ischaemia
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Transcranial ultrasound can rapidly and non-invasively image blood flow in the major basal intracranial arteries. Its accuracy makes it acceptable for use in screening for haemodynamically significant intracranial stenoses or vessel occlusions.
Date:   Dec 2001
Title:   Diabetic foot ulcer
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for diabetic foot ulcers.
Date:   Jan 2007
Title:   Forum on the development of the ELF standard
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   ARPANSA hosted a forum on 20th February 2008 to discuss the development of a standard on the effects of electromagnetic radiation. Presentations are available here.
Date:   Feb 2008
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