In many instances, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, can be a long, grueling procedure for the patients. The patients are not able to move in the MRI machine for 45 minutes at a time. A new algorithm has been developed at MIT that could reduce this time to 15 minutes.

This new algorithm will allow the machine to create somewhat of an outline of images so as not to have to start over before each image is taken. It will be able to detect where the area is that is being scanned, which will reduce time dramatically. Students at the university are working to increase the performance of this algorithm even further by strengthening it's ability to sort through raw data, creating a final product for a doctor to evaluate. 

MRIs are a common occurence and contrasting agents often accompany these tests. There are contrasting agents that contain gadolinium which has been linked to severe side effects in patients with kidney problems. If you have partaken in an MRI and as a result have side effects related to the contrasting agent, gadolinium, please contact the gadolinium attorneys of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-761-3187 today.