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MRI was originally called NMRI (nuclear magnetic resonance imaging), but "nuclear" was dropped to avoid negative associations.[2] Certain atomic nuclei are able to absorb radio frequency (RF) energy when placed in an external magnetic field; the resultant evolving spin polarization can induce a RF signal in a radio frequency coil and thereby be detected.[3] In clinical and research MRI, hydrogen atoms are most often used to generate a macroscopic polarization that is detected by antennas close to the subject being examined.[3] Hydrogen atoms are naturally abundant in humans and other biological organisms, particularly in water and fat. For this reason, most MRI scans essentially map the location of water and fat in the body. Pulses of radio waves excite the nuclear spin energy transition, and magnetic field gradients localize the polarization in space. By varying the parameters of the pulse sequence, different contrasts may be generated between tissues based on the relaxation properties of the hydrogen atoms therein.
Fucking incredible.
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The only thing that can stop a bad MRI with a gun is a good MRI with a gun.
Even the MRI machines in America are armed
Looks like a bad porn plot.
you can't take away muh gunz
Only in america.
Sadly this isn't the first time. Years ago I read a story about a man who took his mother to get an MRI. While he was there his gun went off and killed her.
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“Be sure to not have any metal objects”
“Okay, just have my handgun”
How did she sneak it in though? Usually aren't you wearing a hospital gown at this point?
No you can have them done in regular clothes. You'll typically only wear a hospital gown if you're staying in the hospital beforehand.
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Anyone remember the “anal rail gun” from earlier this year? https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/mri-butt-plug-injuries/
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Reminds me of The One:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-NppFUWG9k&t=2m0s
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On the bright side, she prevented an attack by a gunman in the MRI.
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