Nuclear magnetic resonance technology for medical studies
Nuclear magnetic resonance proton imaging provides anatomical definition of normal and abnormal tissues with a contrast and detection sensitivity superior to those of x-ray computed tomography in the human head and pelvis and parts of the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. Recent improvements in technology should lead to advances in diagnostic imaging of the breast and regions of the abdomen. Selected-region nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy of protons, carbon-13, and phosphorus-31 has developed into a basic science tool for in vivo studies on man and a unique tool for clinical diagnoses of metabolic disorders. At present, nuclear magnetic resonance is considered safe if access to the magnet environment is controlled. Technological advances employing field strengths over 2 teslas will require biophysical studies of heating and static field effects.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of California, Berkeley
- OSTI ID:
- 5449489
- Journal Information:
- Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Vol. 226
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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USES
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PROTONS
BARYONS
BODY
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