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Is it possible for mri scans to detect brain function loss?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

MRI: Routine MRI can't assess function per se. Functional MRI(fMRI) is a technique that assesses brain function by measuring changes in blood flow to brain stuctures. However, fMRI is not in widespread clinical use, and is mostly in the research/experimental realm at this juncture.

Answered 6/22/2014

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