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 ...

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 ...

Q: My child will need an MRI, and I'm nervous he won't be able to stay still. Are there options to do it while he is sedated? A: A sedated MRI is performed on a child to help them get through 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 ...

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 ...