Although Dr. Raymond Damadian may not have been recognized by the Nobel Prize committee, he still overall is the sole inventor of the MRI. He has impacted and changed the lives of people all over the world. This invention has had a major impact in the healthcare industry. It has allowed for whole-body imaging, opened up a slew of diagnostic and subsequent clinical treatment options. This type of image advancement allowed physicians to assess sensitive soft tissues, such as the brain and spinal cord, that otherwise would not have been able to study as closely. This allowed for the patient and clinician team to make treatment plans together. While there is no risk for exposure to radiation through this form of medical imaging, there are risks of an allergic reaction to dye should a contrast be needed, and the testing is not recommended for patients suffering from epilepsy. It has changed healthcare for the better as it reduces the risk of misdiagnosis. Doctors are able to directly see what the issue is and can therefore suggest the next stage of treatment. The MRI has changed the work of medicine to what we know it as today. It has provided life-changing and life-altering diagnosis to ensure the best medical care and attention possible.
“Featured History: Magnetic Resonance Imaging.” UW Radiology, July 21, 2016. https://rad.washington.edu/blog/featured-history-magnetic-resonance-imaging/.
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