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What is an MRI scan and what can it do?

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technique that produces cross-sectional images of a patient's body, using magnetism and radio waves.1 Here we discuss advantages and disadvantages of MRI scans and practical issues for clinicians and patients.

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