Biological Effects and Safety in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Review

2009/06/10 by Valentina Hartwig, Giulio Giovannetti, Nicola Vanello +3 · 2 citations
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Engineering · Medicine · #Electromagnetic Fields and Biological Effects #Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications #Radiation Dose and Imaging #Magnetic resonance imaging #Medical physics #Medicine #Nuclear magnetic resonance #Computer science #Radiology #Physics

paper · pdf · doi:10.3390/ijerph6061778

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Abstract

Since the introduction of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as a diagnostic technique, the number of people exposed to electromagnetic fields (EMF) has increased dramatically. In this review, based on the results of a pioneer study showing in vitro and in vivo genotoxic effects of MRI scans, we report an updated survey about the effects of non-ionizing EMF employed in MRI, relevant for patients' and workers' safety. While the whole data does not confirm a risk hypothesis, it suggests a need for further studies and prudent use in order to avoid unnecessary examinations, according to the precautionary principle.

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