Additional Resources on MR Imaging

A Technologist prepares a person for an MRI scan MR Angiogram of the kidneys and aorta MRI of the knee showing a tear (arrow) MRI of the head and cervical spine (neck)

MRIsaftey.com provides up-to-date and crucial information to healthcare providers and patients seeking answers to questions on MRI safety-related topics. The latest information is also provided for screening patients with implants, materials, and medical devices. This site is developed and maintained by Frank G. Shellock, Ph.D., a physiologist with more than 15 years of experience in magnetic resonance imaging. http://www.mrisafety.com/

The Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital website (http://www.bidmc.harvard.edu/display.asp?leaf_id=6457) is created and maintained by the radiology staff at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. Beth Israel Deaconess has two main campuses and is affiliated with Harvard Medical School as a teaching university and medical center.

MRInet.net (http://www.mrinet.net/) allows users to search for facilities that perform magnetic resonance (MR) imaging by zip code. The site also provides information for patients on MRI.

Updated: June 10, 2008

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