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, ...

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 — ...

Computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are two types of imaging procedures. They both create detailed images of the internal body structures. While CT scans use X-rays to ...

Some types of scans include X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound scans. Medical professionals use scans to help diagnose a range of health conditions.

MRI is a diagnostic test that doctors use to diagnose and track the progress of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a progressive disease that damages nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.