Last month a man on Long Island died after he was pulled into a magnetic resonance imaging scanner by a large metal chain he was wearing around his neck. It’s not the first time an MRI scanner has ...

Full-body MRI scans are gaining popularity, but doctors warn their benefits may not outweigh the risks for healthy, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. A patient enters the MRI scanner for a full-body imaging session — ...

The result is Ezra (Hebrew for “help”), the full-body MRI scanning company Gal founded in 2018. In 2025, it was acquired by ...

MRI preparation depends on the type of scan, the area of your body being scanned, and whether the scan requires contrast dye. It’s important to discuss prep with your doctor beforehand. In rare, ...

The authors conclude that damage to the brainstem associated with infection may help explain some of the symptoms of long COVID. Following infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, ...

While laparoscopy is the gold standard for diagnosing endometriosis, doctors can use pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a less invasive option. MRI is effective at identifying endometriosis.

Preparing for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan involves several essential steps to ensure the procedure is both safe and yields the clearest possible images. One of the most critical aspects of ...