MRI

MRI provides superb soft tissue contrast and multiplanar imaging. Since MRI uses electromagnetic radiation, there are no potential harmful effects due to ionizing radiation. In most cases, MRI can not be utilized by patients with metallic foreign bodies, prostheses, and cardiac pacemakers. BIRF has access to several MRI systems.

MR Spectroscopy

With the aid of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), a tissue spectrum can be obtained. A MRI spectrum of a given tissue provides information about the molecular and chemical structures of the tissue. Peak size and placement within the measured spectrum provides information on how an atom is bonded to a molecule. Normal and malignant tissues exhibit differences in their spectra.