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The Invention and Function of MRI Machines
TLDR MRI machines, invented in 1977 by Dr. Raymond Damodian, use a superconducting magnet to produce a stable magnetic field and radio frequency pulses to measure different tissues and substances in the body. While generally safe, MRI machines can have potential risks and produce loud noises.
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The first fully functional human-sized MRI machine was invented by Dr. Raymond Damodian in July 1977.
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Dr. Raymond Damodian, along with Paul Lauterber, Sir Peter Mansfield, and Seiji Ogawa, independently discovered that nuclear magnetic resonance could be used to look inside the body, leading to the development of MRI and its various applications.
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The most important part of an MRI machine is the superconducting magnet, which produces a powerful magnetic field measured in gauze, with regular machines typically having a magnetic field of about 1.5 Tesla compared to the Earth's magnetic field of 0.5 gauze.
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MRI machines require a stable magnetic field, which is produced by a superconducting magnet that requires a lot of electricity to run and relies on liquid helium to make the copper coils superconductive.
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MRI machines use a superconducting magnet that creates a stable magnetic field by being cooled to extremely low temperatures with liquid helium, and they use radio frequency pulses to adjust the alignment of hydrogen protons in the body, allowing for the measurement of different tissues and substances.
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MRI machines use gradient magnets to obtain different views of the same area, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of a patient's situation without the need for invasive procedures.
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MRI machines provide clear images that can help radiologists and AI distinguish between different conditions, such as fluid buildup or tumors, but fMRI scans that track blood flow in the brain are not as reliable in pinpointing specific neural activity.
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MRI machines are generally safe, but there have been rare instances of accidents, such as objects being sucked into the machine, resulting in injury or death.
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MRI machines can sometimes produce loud noises that can lead to tinnitus or hearing loss, and the use of dye in MRIs can have potential risks, especially for pregnant women and children.
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MRI machines can be loud, but if you're not too bothered by the noise, you can go ahead and get an MRI to check things out.
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