Lower magnetic field and larger opening allows patients with implanted devices, claustrophobia or obesity to receive MRI (IMAGE)

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Lower magnetic field and larger opening allows patients with implanted devices, claustrophobia or obesity to receive MRI

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Orlando Simonetti (right) works with MRI technologist Heather Hermiller to operate a new FDA-approved MRI machine that he helped develop. The machine has a lower magnetic field and larger patient opening, expanding access to patients who were previously unable to undergo MRI.

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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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