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MRI Machines and Their Strengths
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There are trade-offs with the power of MRI machines - a lower power magnet can produce decent images compared to a higher strength magnet but with longer scan time. 3 Tesla machines are the highest strength magnet widely available for clinical use.
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The 10 Tesla MRI machines used for research purposes have interesting effects such as the ability to levitate a frog, whereas the FDA has approved 7 Tesla MRI machines for clinical use.
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MRI Technology
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The 10 Tesla MRI machines used for research purposes have interesting effects such as the ability to levitate a frog, whereas the FDA has approved 7 Tesla MRI machines for clinical use. However, there is a trade-off between extended scan time and the strength of the magnet used.
ChapterMRI Machines and Their Strengths
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The hosts briefly discuss their past experiences with MRI scans, including one host who had a brief period of back issues.
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MRI
Summary
The hosts briefly discuss their past experiences with MRI scans, including one host who had a brief period of back issues.