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5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OPEN MRI FOR CLAUSTROPHOBIC PATIENTS

1. An open-bore MRI machine is bigger and roomier. When it comes to headroom, Shields’ 70 cm openings are wider from top to bottom than the classic 60 cm MRI bore. For a claustrophobic patient who needs a head scan, this means the machine is going... Continued

Kanye's doctor recommended an MRI for migraine. Why didn't yours?

News stations have recently reported that Kanye West was rushed to a hospital in Australia during his recent tour due to an intense migraine. If you suffer from migraines, you may be asking yourself why your doctor didn’t recommend an MRI. While... Continued

Seeing is believing: Get the most quality and comfort from your MRI.

Most people will agree that the word “fun” doesn’t pop into their head when finding out they need to have an MRI scan. The majority of patients will be concerned with both their comfort during the scan and correctly diagnosing the injury. Some... Continued

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