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                                                             What is an MRI?                

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is primarily used in medical imaging to visualize the structure and function of the body. It provides detailed images of the body in any plane. MR has much greater soft tissue contrast than Computed tomography (CT) making it especially useful in neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and oncolological diseases.

Unlike CT it uses no ionizing radiation. The scanner creates a powerful magnetic field which aligns the magnetization of hydrogen atoms in the body. Radio waves are used to alter the alignment of this magnetization. This causes the hydrogen atoms to emit a weak radio signal which is amplified by the scanner. This signal can be manipulated by additional magnetic fields to build up enough information to reconstruct an image of the body.

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05/09/2008
"The Show Must Go On!" Oakland Regional Hospital steps up and helps Headman from the Chart Topping band "One Republic" during a recent visit in Detroit!

12/01/2007
Come and Join us!  At Oakland Regional Hospital on the 2nd floor from 10:00am until 3:00pm. We provide lunch. Please R.S.V.P. anytime 24/7 at 1-866-363-1955 for an appointment for FREE PAD testing!

09/21/2007
This half day course is a collaborative effort from the highly skilled physicians of Michigan Surgery Specialists and therapists of Michigan Hand & Sports Rehabilitation Centers.

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