Due to the absence of harmful radiation, MRI does not entail any major detrimental effects on the patient’s health, provided standard safety measures and the technician’s instructions are properly followed.

Although the MESOMARK test can reveal abnormal levels of SMRPS in the blood, which may indicate the presence of mesothelioma, its efficiency has not been demonstrated.

The difference between closed-bore and open-bore MRI scanners consists in the space available for the body, the placement of the magnets, as well as in their magnetic strength.

Unlike MRI scans that work with radio frequency pulses and powerful magnetic fields, CT scans use X-rays to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, bone and other internal body structures. Comparing the clarity of image, the difference may occur in favor of an MRI image.

MRI can generate complex images of nearly all organs and body regions, the technique being particularly useful in identifying subtle abnormalities such as tumors and nodules, as well as for analyzing soft tissues such as cartilage, muscle, spinal cord and the brain.