MRI: An accurate method to evaluate iron overload

Monday, January 31, 2011 - 11:20 in Earth & Climate

A research team from Iran investigated the accuracy of T2*-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI T2*) in the evaluation of iron overload in beta-thalassemia major patients. The study showed that MRI T2* is a non-invasive, safe and reliable method for detecting iron load in patients with iron overload.

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