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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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Cardiac MRI (Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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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.
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Jul 2008
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MRI scan: magnetic resonance imaging
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myDr
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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.
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Oct 2004
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Magnetic resonance angiography of the cerebrovascular system
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Australian Prescriber
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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.
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Dec 2001
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Magnetic resonance image (MRI) guided cryotherapy
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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ASERNIP-S has performed a prioritising summary on magnetic resonance image (MRI) guided cryotherapy.
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Jun 2006
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MRI scan
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jun 2007
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Cholangiography
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myDr
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Cholangiography is an examination that uses X-rays and contrast medium (dye) to view your bile ducts.
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Feb 2007
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MRI scan
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The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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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.
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Aug 1999
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Media release. Expansion of Medicare-eligible MRI services
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Australian Government has confirmed the locations for the 2007-08 expansion of Medicare-eligible Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services.
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Feb 2008
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Media release. Medicare-eligible MRI unit for Bundaberg
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon announced that a Medicare-eligible magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) service will be provided in Bundaberg, Queensland.
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Dec 2008
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Clinical role of cerebrovascular imaging
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Australian Prescriber
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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.
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Dec 2001
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Transcranial ultrasound - clinical applications in cerebral ischaemia
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Australian Prescriber
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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.
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Dec 2001
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Diabetic foot ulcer
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for diabetic foot ulcers.
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Jan 2007
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Forum on the development of the ELF standard
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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
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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.
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Feb 2008
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