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Re:A low-cost and shielding-free ultra-low-field brain MRI s... by aidenn0 on Friday February 04, 2022 @01:05PM (#30210314)
NMRI use microwaves, not x-rays.
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Re:A low-cost and shielding-free ultra-low-field brain MRI s... by lostlogin on Friday February 04, 2022 @03:46PM (#30212921)
Yes, and when a quick MRI is available, it can remove the need for a CT. Fast brain protocols are now less than 5 minutes. This makes things practical that weren't before.
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Re:A low-cost and shielding-free ultra-low-field brain MRI s... by VikingCoder on Friday February 04, 2022 @02:00PM (#30211332)
I was talking about MR and CT. Applies to PET, too.

Image processing saves lives.

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