Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, has revolutionized the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. WebMD explains how MRI works in detecting MS abnormalities and tracking the progress of the disease.

Find out how a spinal X-ray can help you and your doctor figure out why you're having neck and back pain. Learn how the procedure is performed and if there are any safety risks.

Karla Flores was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. A misplaced MRI found a second, nearly inoperable, tumor on her spine.

If you have symptoms of MS, your doctor may order an MRI scan of your brain and spinal cord. The MRI images will allow doctors to see MS-associated changes in your central nervous system (CNS).

MRI was performed on a 3T machine and images were analyzed for the presence of deep bone marrow edema (BME), ... spinal BME was also present in 36% of this age group, ...

Each patient was given an 8-minute MRI scan and a lumbar puncture and, after 18 months, they were able to find out what the diagnosis was and whether it matched that of their initial scan.

MRI technique: Both patients underwent MRI examinations of the spinal cord on a 0.5-T system with a surface coil and the following protocol: ... GE T2*-weighted MR images of cervical spine.

Doctors can use MRI to examine a person’s lower spine, lumbar region, and surrounding tissues. MRI of the spine can show spinal alignment, lumbar disk herniation, inflammation, and more. MRI is ...

MRI scans create detailed images of soft tissues and tumors, making them highly effective for detecting cancer in various parts of the body. However, they have limitations and may not detect all ...

Among patients with axial spondyloarthritis, one fifth with active sacroiliitis on MRI after NSAID washout experience full ...

The results from the study show that it is possible to use MindGlide to accurately identify and measure important brain tissues and lesions even with limited MRI data and single types of scans ...

The images were created using a magnetic field strength of 64 millitesla, which is at least 20 times lower than the magnetic field in conventional MRI scanners.