The thought of an MRI scanner, a coffinlike, hard-plastic tube with a ceiling just inches above the patient’s eyes, has long filled Patrice Mitchell with dread. The 64-year-old freelance editor and ...

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For many people, the thought alone of an MRI is enough to cause a full-blown panic attack. Approximately 9 percent of people have a clinical diagnosis of claustrophobia or a fear of enclosed places, ...

Does the feeling of claustrophobia and anxiety shy you away from getting an MRI scan? You're not alone! When I was in class 8, I learned about MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) for the first time, and ...

Magnetic resonance imaging, a diagnostic tool that scans the body using powerful magnets, has revolutionized modern medicine in the 30 years since it was introduced. The scanners can find tumors and ...

Luke Sheldon, 13, spends his free time practicing for the big screen. "I really want to be an actor," said Luke. "I don't know if it comes naturally, but it just feels great to be on stage." But it's ...