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Functional MRI
Typical MRI reveals the anatomy of the body but gives very little information regarding the function of the body parts imaged. Functional MRI is a way of doing an MRI of the brain while the patient performs a specific task. As the patient does this task the MRI is able to make images showing which parts or the brain are activated during the performance of this task.
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What is the definition or description of: functional mri?
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Hello. Can a functional MRI show whether a person is ok or not?
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Hello. Can a functional MRI show whether a person is sane or not?
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Hello. Can a functional MRI show whether a person is in pain or not?
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I have schizophrenia and wonder which would show more pet or functional mri?
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Can Ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma cyst resemble functional cyst on MRI?
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I have dilated la, hypokinesis, dilated mv and functional mr. When i exercise I have lvot obstruction (velocity 1 - 4.5) no hcm on mri. Doc is stumped?
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Can functional hypothalamic amenorrhoea cause long term imbalance? I had it for 3 years, a 2017 pituitary MRI was normal. Periods back but irregular with t4, tsh, estrogen, cortisol low normal & progesterone low. Is it long term effect or a new issue?
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I have been having constant myoclonic jerks in one extremity (no periods of improvement). Brain MRI and EEG have been clear. Had EMG but it was done prior to onset for neuropathy. Should I seek another opinion, or is it likely a functional diagnosis?
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What is a cine mri?
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Are nerves seen on MRI?
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What does MRI stand for?
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What is an MRI without contrast?
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When is it necessary to do MRI?
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Is MRI used for rheumatic diseases?
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I would like help reading an MRI report!!?
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What to do if I am having my first MRI tomorrow?
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What to do if I had an MRI on my back and I don't understand it?
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Are the electromagnets used in MRI scanners dangerous for your health?
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Hi i have my MRI scanning report with me.I want to reverify my reports?
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Mri results.. I have the cd.. Not sure how to get it to someone on here?
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Mri side effects?
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Does an MRI scan hurt?
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What is an MRI venogram?
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Should I do a mri scan..?
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Can an MRI cause bleeding?
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What are side effect of mri?
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