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Brittany Beveridge
University of Kentucky
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Annotated Bibliography
Pet-Ct scan, but with zero radiation risks. Medical Daily. Retrieved from
http://www.medicaldaily.com/cancer-detection-mri-effective-pet-ct-
scan-zero-radiation-risks-269528
Hess, C. (2012, April 11). Exploring the brain: is CT or MRI better for brain
https://radiology.ucsf.edu/blog/neuroradiology/exploring-the-brain-is-ct-
or-mri-better-for-brain-imaging
This article compares the pros and cons of using an MRI vs. a CT for
brain scanning. The academic article written by a doctor from the
University of San Francisco suggest the general guidelines doctors use
to determine which scanning technique is better to use. I will use this
article to provide patients on more information explaining how MRIs are
the best option when getting an examination.
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Mayo Clinic Staff. (2016, August 9). Overview-MRI. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved
from http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/mri/details/how-you-
prepare/ppc-20235719
Beissner, F., & Baudrexel, S. (2014, February 28). Investigating the human
http://www.diffen.com/difference/CT_Scan_vs_MRI
This editorial article investigates the human brain using an MRI. The
brain surgeons wanted explore the unknown area of the brain with the
help of an MRI. This article will be used in my paper in order to explain
to patients that MRI are very useful for scanning not only the brain but
also most of the body.
to-z-guides/magnetic-resonance-imaging-mri#1
This website further explains what an MRI is and all the components of the examination.
It further reassure patients that MRIs are safe. Doctors who have seen multiple patients
support the information and recommend patients to read about MRIs and ask question
before their examination. The information will be used as a tool to insure patients that
MRI are the most efficient scanner.