July 2013

31 07, 2013

‘That Old Familiar Music’ Trumps New Sounds: MRI Studies

2013-07-31T19:20:38-04:00July 31st, 2013|Brain MRI, Medical Imaging, MRI, MRI Research|

There's a good reason why composers of operas and musicals have traditionally included an overture intended to precede staged shows--and that reason is now supported by science. The overture and entr-acte, respectively the musical overviews of the first and second halves of a performance, are designed to familiarize the audience with the hooks and choruses ...

22 07, 2013

MRI Effective and Radiation-Free Alternative to Dental X-Rays, Study Finds

2013-07-22T20:20:51-04:00July 22nd, 2013|Dental MRI, MRI, MRI Research, MRI Vancouver|

New research has shown that childhood exposure to CT scans is linked to an increased cancer risk. And a study published last year linked brain tumours to frequent dental X-Rays. Still, the Canadian Dental Association maintains that X-Rays are an integral component of best dental practices, provided they are used sparingly and only in appropriate ...

15 07, 2013

Childhood Exposure to CT Scans Linked to Increased Cancer Risk

2013-07-15T18:23:09-04:00July 15th, 2013|Cancer Research, Early Cancer Detection, Medical Imaging|

There are many reasons to love MRI; not least among them is the fact that this versatile imaging test won't expose the body to ionizing radiation. In a world increasingly taxed with toxins and free radicals, MRI reassures patients that, should they require medical imaging to address a current health issue, the scan won't impact ...

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