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Can healthy people take MRI regularly to detect cancer?

MRI examination is, generally speaking, used to confirm or disprove suspicion of having a disease, based on the clinical state of patient, symptoms and previous detection by other modalities. However,  it is good to ask a couple of questions to Read more…

By AS Blog, 2 years ago March 13, 2018
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How much does an MRI with contrast cost?

What is the cost of an MRI scan with contrast? MRI contrast cost varies by type of facility and availability of insurance. Generally, large hospitals will charge a high-deductible patient $3,000 – $12,000 for an MRI scan with contrast, while Read more…

By AS Blog, 2 years ago March 9, 2018
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What’s the difference between a CT Scan and an MRI?

MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging) and CT or CAT scans (computed tomography) are used to get images of your body and provide more detail than simple X-rays. If you need specialized imaging, it can be helpful to understand the differences between Read more…

By AS Blog, 2 years ago March 8, 2018
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How can you safely take an MRI if you have any tattoos?

Traditional and cosmetic tattoo procedures have been performed for thousands of years. Unfortunately, there is much confusion regarding the overall safety aspects of permanent cosmetics. For example, based on a few reports of symptoms localized to the tattooed area during Read more…

By AS Blog, 2 years ago March 6, 2018
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Can you do an MRI during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Pregnancy If you are pregnant or suspect you are pregnant, you should inform the MRI technologist and/or radiologist during the screening procedure that is conducted before the MRI examination. Otherwise, you should be asked about this matter anyway. In general, Read more…

By AS Blog, 2 years ago February 15, 2018
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Extremity MRI: a patient’s guide

In the recent years, a much smaller MRI scanners have been available which can be used for imaging of arms and legs. This “Extremity MRI” eliminates the need to involve the entire body, as only an arm or leg need Read more…

By AS Blog, 2 years ago February 15, 2018
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Preparation for an MRI scan

MRI preparation On the day of your exam, you might be allowed to wear your own clothes if they are loose and have not any metal latches. Otherwise you might be asked to change into the patient gown. There are Read more…

By Concierge at AffordableScan, 2 years ago January 15, 2018
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What are the MRI risks?

An MRI scanner is used to take advance imaging of any part of the body (e.g. head, joints, abdomen, legs) to provide a better soft tissue contrast than a CT or X-ray and can better differentiate between fat, muscle and Read more…

By Concierge at AffordableScan, 2 years ago January 8, 2018

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