You hear the noises, but they don't bother you at all": Since 2019, the "Pengunaut Trainer" has been preparing children for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations through role play. The app was ...

At hospitals across the globe, a new device is helping child patients prepare for the experience of undergoing an MRI scan.

SHOREVIEW, Minn. - Michael Cao of Shoreview was only 7 years old when his sister Amy was diagnosed with a brain tumor. It was a year that changed everything for his family and affected the course of ...

Michael Cao of Shoreview was only 7 years old when his sister Amy was diagnosed with a brain tumor. It was a year that changed everything for his family and affected the course of his life. “On her ...

An MRI physicist at King's College Hospital in London has spearheaded a virtual reality app to help soothe children's fears about receiving an MRI. The "My MRI at King's" app is specially designed to ...

Preparation Process Eases MRI for Children With Sickle Cell For young children with sickle cell disease (SCD), preparation and support procedures (PSP) can help reduce the need for sedation during ...

You will be asked to remove all jewelry and metal objects, such as watches, necklaces, eyeglasses, and the like and to change into a hospital gown. You will then lie on a table that slides into the ...

It’s completely normal to feel anxious, uneasy, or uncomfortable in the moments before an MRI scan. Most people who underwent MRI examinations say they felt this way, too. But I want you to know you ...

A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the body. MRI can help with viewing injuries, tumors, ...