New algorithm could substantially speed up MRI scans
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 06:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) devices can scan the inside of the body in intricate detail, allowing clinicians to spot even the earliest signs of cancer or other abnormalities. But they can be a long and uncomfortable experience for patients, requiring them to lie still in the machine for up to 45 minutes.