Refinement and Assessment of New Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologies for Neurological Exams

Refinement and Assessment of New Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologies

This study is being done to assess new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologies such as new hardware or software designed to improve MRI examinations of the brain, spine head and neck regions.

This study is being done to assess new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologies such as new hardware or software designed to improve MRI examinations of the brain, spine, and head & neck regions.

Software and hardware are constantly being improved, new machines replace old machines, software is updated and improved as are the devices used to produce better MRI images.

Inclusion Criteria:

• If you are a male or a non-pregnant female patient
• Normal volunteer
• presenting to MRI for a clinically-ordered neurological or head and neck MRI exam

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients, who have electrically, magnetically or mechanically activated implants such as heart pacemaker, magnetic surgical clips, prostheses or implanted neurological stimulator.
• Pregnant patients or patients who are lactating.
• A patient who is claustrophobic